La scrofetta Libra
Libra breeding objectives
Most efficient sow
Superior stayability
Function of the trait:
- The ability of the sow to survive
- Maintain performance targets
- Overall structural sow soundness
Economics of the trait:
- Wean 3 litters to payback investment
- Defined by multiple parameters:
Social aspects
More weaning capacity
Excellent reproductive efficiency
Highest quality pigs
The economics of this trait
- Sufficient colostrum intake
- Lower pre weaning mortality
- Greater weaning weights
- Reaching full value in fewer days
The reason we are pushing the standard to heavier birth weights
- Economic +++
- Social ++
- Environment +
Uniform litters
It goes beyond birth weight ⇒ Uniform + heavy birth weights mean:
| Fewer light weight pigs Evenly matched competition for teats Less piglet management, cross fostering, and caring for small piglets Less labor |
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| Better economic results |
Higher survivability
Our standard: produce only as many piglets as functional teats
Economic:
- less labor/management
Social:
- better animal welfare
- consumer acceptance
Valuable Finishers
Fast growing and efficient finishers
Uniform from Wean to Finish
Uniformity offers multiple advantages that might not all be measured, but clearly identifiable.
More Full Value Finishers
Summary
