Source: FARM DOC DAILY, UNIV. OF ILLINOIS, 2/5/21


Key performance metrics for swine production include feed conversion, litters per sow per year, pigs per litter, and pounds of pork produced per sow per year.  All of these metrics have improved dramatically over time.  Improvements in production performance are critical to controlling production costs and for the industry to remain competitive in comparison to swine producers in other countries and competing meats.  This article examines long-term trends in pigs per litter. Pigs per litter data for the U.S. are available from USDA-NASS on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.  

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