Feed costs always will be the single largest component in costs associated with pork production, with energy costs ranking third in total cost of production. Finding ways to effectively reduce feed and energy costs while optimizing pig performance helps producers' economic sustainability.
Feed costs always will be the single largest component in costs associated with pork production. Finding ways to effectively reduce feed costs while optimizing pig performance helps producers’ economic sustainability. This publication focuses on four key areas including: 1) Diet formulation 2) Diet processing 3) In-barn management and 4) Measuring success.
Reducing Energy Costs in the Barn
Energy costs rank third in total cost of production. Finding utility related efficiencies not only reduce your total cost of production, but reduce emissions associated with your production unit.
Finding way to enrich the life of pigs’ has positive benefits to pigs and to the bottom line of the production unit. This publication will guide you through the many ways enrichment can be incorporated on your farm. A quick reference guide at the back of the book will assist you in finding the best enrichment for each age and weight of pig.
