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A Young Herd is the Most Productive

2013-02-18 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

UK - A pig unit should aim for at least 45 per cent of sows to be in parities three to five, as these are the most productive animals. 20–25 per cent of production should be from gilts so it is important there are enough gilts available to serve.

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