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Some pig industry facts Flashcards

1
Q

What percentage of pig production is intensive globally

A

57%

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2
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Most pigs are killed by how many processors

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Just 2

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3
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Where is largest scael production in the UK

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East ANglia
East yorkshire

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4
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What proportion of pigs are finished indoors

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97%

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5
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How many breeding sows in the world 2011

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86 million of which 50 million in China

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6
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How many pig premises in UK

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10,000

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7
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Where is large vs small scale pig holdings in UK

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Large = East Anglia, East YOrskire
Small = everywehre; esp. south west, south east, north west

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8
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How is the breeding herd in the UK key

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40% outdoor sows
60% indoor sows

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9
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WHat flooring are finishing pigs kept on

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40% fully slatted = main one
30% partially stalled
30% on solid floor with sttraw

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10
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How many pigs does the UK produce per year

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9 million

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How many sows in UK breedng herd

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350,000

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