Some pig industry facts Flashcards
What percentage of pig production is intensive globally
57%
Most pigs are killed by how many processors
Just 2
Where is largest scael production in the UK
East ANglia
East yorkshire
What proportion of pigs are finished indoors
97%
How many breeding sows in the world 2011
86 million of which 50 million in China
How many pig premises in UK
10,000
Where is large vs small scale pig holdings in UK
Large = East Anglia, East YOrskire
Small = everywehre; esp. south west, south east, north west
How is the breeding herd in the UK key
40% outdoor sows
60% indoor sows
WHat flooring are finishing pigs kept on
40% fully slatted = main one
30% partially stalled
30% on solid floor with sttraw
How many pigs does the UK produce per year
9 million
How many sows in UK breedng herd
350,000
