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One Profit Key More Pigs Per Sow Per Year
Iowa swine specialist Emmett Stevermer explains that producers can boost profitability by increasing annual sow production. He outlines steps including crossbreeding, keeping high-producing sows, culling, double mating, parasite and disease control, timely farrowing, baby pig warmth and iron, early castration, early dry feed access, and strict pen hygiene to raise litters and reduce costs.
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Emmett Stevermer
Towa State University
Iowa
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