Managing High Feed Costs

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

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 utility related efficiencies not only reduce your total cost of production, but reduce emissions associated with your production unit.

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