Table 8 Analysis of sow removals, 2003 (Total breeding herd of 620 sows)
From: Low reproductive performance and high sow mortality in a pig breeding herd: a case study
No. of animals | % | TARGET 1 % | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sow mortality rate | 84 | 14 | 3-5 |
Sow culling rate | 160 | 26.4 | 35-36 |
Removal rate (mortality + culling) | 244 | 40.4 | 39-40 |
Replacement rate | 247 | 40.5 | 39-40 |