The background of pig industry Flashcards

1
Q

How many pigs are in the UK?

A
  • 5.15 million
  • 1.365 billion world wide - 60% in china
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2
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What is the biggest pig problem?

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  • African Swine Fever
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3
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Why is pigmeat popular?

A
  • Cheap + plentiful meat
  • Decreased prep time
  • Fulfilling nutritional needs
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4
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Why do denmark + netherlands tend to have a lot of young pigs but not finishers?

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  • Can’t get ridd of slurry as well so sell weaners before they produce a lot of muck
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5
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What is the split of indoor : outdoor pigs?
% free range?

A

60:40
3% free range pigs

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6
Q

What are uk pig farms?

A
  • 7kg weaners farms
  • 30kg growers farms
  • 130kg finishers farms
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7
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What are the challenges on a pig farm?

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  • Young population
  • Infection vs immunity - continuous production = always an infection pressure
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8
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How can you minimise challenges?

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  • Good colostrum transfer
  • Age breaks - pen, building, farm
  • Hygiene
  • Stable immunity
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