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Swine Production Basics

Swine Production Basics. © 2001 AgriTeach.com, All Rights Reserved (20701ms). What are the common Breeds?. Hampshire Duroc Berkshire Poland China Chester White Yorkshire Landrace Spotted Cross-breeds. Major States in Production. 5. MN. 9. WI. 8. SD. 1. IA. 3. IN. 6. NE. 2. IL.

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Swine Production Basics

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  1. Swine Production Basics © 2001 AgriTeach.com, All Rights Reserved (20701ms)

  2. What are the common Breeds? • Hampshire • Duroc • Berkshire • Poland China • Chester White • Yorkshire • Landrace • Spotted • Cross-breeds

  3. Major States in Production 5. MN 9. WI 8. SD 1. IA 3. IN 6. NE 2. IL 7. OH 4. MO

  4. Terminology • Sow • Mature female, after giving birth • Boar • Intact male • Gilt • Immature female, before giving birth • Barrow • Castrated male

  5. Production Weights • Birth Weight • 2-3 pounds • Feeder Pigs • 30-75 pounds • Slaughter Pigs • 200-280 pounds • Mature Pigs • Female (sow): 300-600 pounds • Male (boar): 400-800 pounds

  6. Reproduction • Normal Season of Birth • Spring or Fall - if left unregulated • Most producers vary breeding; becomes year round. • Breeding Age • 8 months, 240-250 pounds • Estrous • 21 day length • 2-3 day duration • Boar/Sow Ratios • 1 boar to 15 sows on pasture • Gestation • 112-114 days

  7. Swine Production Basics © 2001 AgriTeach.com, All Rights Reserved (20701ms)

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