CBL: problems at farrowing SDL Flashcards
1
Q
what should be considered when deciding which sows to cull and which to use as replacements
A
- age
- health status
- conformation
- performance history
2
Q
What could be the consequence of a high proportion of young replacement gilt within the herd?
A
a high proportion of young gitks can lead to lower overall productivity initially because gilts tend to have smaller litters and require more managemeent
3
Q
how do you calculate average herd parity
A
total number of parity/number of animals in herd
