BPEX is re-focusing its efforts on
the pig breeding herd with a ‘Breed +3’ initiative to help each herd wean an
extra three pigs per sow year. We must help pig producers wean more pigs, if
the industry is to manage its output and costs to reach its Two-Tonne Sow (2TS)
target.
British pig producers are efficient at finishing pigs but
are not producing enough pigs in the first place. Although progress has made in
physical performance, a big gap remains between Britain and the rest of Europe .
Our aim is to help every producer move towards an extra
three pigs per sow per year weaned, whether they’re currently about average at
23 pigs weaned or if they’re already at 27 and want to get to 30.
We have identified some priorities to help achieve this.
Keeping performance records and, importantly, spending time understanding the
data is something that high-performing businesses have in common. As is doing
all the ‘small’ daily things to a high standard, which is where training and
skills development help too.
All businesses, including the top performers, need to keep
monitoring how they are doing and keep their finger on the pulse.
Let us know your questions and comments on achieving this
target either by using the comments section below or contacting us directly.
Local knowledge transfer meetings for pig producers this
year will follow the Breed +3 theme, covering topics including: performance
recording, gilt management, litter management and staff communication. BPEX
will also be exploring new knowledge, innovations and technologies, offering
producers the chance to see them first hand on farms in the UK and abroad.
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