An evaluation of a commercial pig farm

Soon, Danny Khoon Hee (1988) An evaluation of a commercial pig farm. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

A farm evaluation was carried out on a commercial pig farm with a 360-sow breeding and production operation. The Farm Resources and the Farm Processes were evaluated. The Herd Reproductive Performance for a 10 month period from 1 Jan 1987 till 31 Oct 1987 was analysed with PigCHAMP, a computer software program designed to monitor swine herd performance. Evaluation of the farm showed an overall satisfactory production eft1c1ency and reproductive performance. However, a prolonged weaning to service interval by 13 and 15.7 days respectively was seen in two sow groups and a low tarrowing rate was seen for each of the three sow groups -- 74.7% , 80% and 58.6% . Parity 2 and 3 sows from two sow groups showed a decrease in the number of piglets born live/litter compared to their respective parity 1 counterparts. Investigation into the nutrient levels and feed intake of the lactation feed is indicated. Boar underusage was also noted. The highest boar:sow ratio was 1:22.5 while the target is 1:30. The cost of production per kg liveweight porker was estimated to be $ 2.31. The breeding management, labour management, record keeping, regular monitor of the herd performance and updating of the production targets with reference to current performance levels and waste disposal managementwere identified as areas for improvement.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Subjects:	Q Science > QL Zoology R Medicine > RG Gynecology and obstetrics
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. CHE WA ZAKARIA
Date Deposited:	04 Jun 2026 03:59
Last Modified:	10 Jun 2026 05:35
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2834

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