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Pig Production management and disease (Criss cross breeding (Ideal sow is…
Pig Production management and disease
Oestrous cycle 21 days
Duration of oestrous:2-3 days
length of gestation: 115 days
average litter size: 11
Weight of bonhams: 1KG
Criss cross breeding
Ideal sow is cross bred
Land race x Large White
Characteristics from both breeds
Cost Effective
No loss in hybrid vigour
Housing
Low roof
well ventilated
slats on floor
Temperature between 20-30
FCR Food conversion ratio
amount of food in kilos given to an animal for them to put on 1 KG of LWG
Weaners 1.75- 1kg LWG
Fatteners 3.25-1kg LWG