Lec. 28 - U.S Swine Production Industry Flashcards
1
Q
What percent of U.S farm cash receipts make up?
A
5.4%
2
Q
What percent of the world’s pork does the U.S produce?
A
13%
3
Q
Where is swine produced?
A
All 50 states
4
Q
What percent of the nations hogs does Iowa have?
A
28%
5
Q
Feed is what percent of the cost of production?
A
65%
6
Q
What are the 5 primary swine operation types?
A
Farrow to finish, feeder pigs, feeder pig finishing, purebred or seedstock, integrated corporate production.
7
Q
What is the gestation length of sows?
A
114 days
8
Q
Why do we use farrowing crates?
A
So the sow doesn’t roll onto her piglets but they can still feed.
