Publication Date: March 28, 2013
Reference: London Swine Conference, 2013
Country: Canada
Summary:
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Schlegelhome farms Ltd. gives their points on areas that can be improved to minimize cost/maximize profit. They stress paying attention to details including barn environment, proper feed, setting targets and keeping records. Keeping animals healthy, having similar health status pigs mixed, and euthanizing when necessary are also important. Final recommendations are monitoring the market, and minimizing the days pigs spend in the barn.