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Swine production.

Ronald L Plain1, John D Lawrence

  • 1Department of Agricultural Economics, 220 Mumford Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211-6200, USA. plainr@missouri.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|September 4, 2003
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US pork demand is growing, but increased production efficiency is causing hog numbers and prices to fall. The swine industry is consolidating into larger, contract-reliant operations.

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Animal Science
  • Industry Analysis

Background:

  • The United States swine industry is a significant and expanding sector.
  • Consumer demand for US pork is increasing by 1.5% annually.
  • Technological advancements have boosted production per sow by 4% yearly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Analyze the evolving dynamics of the US swine industry.
  • Examine the impact of productivity growth on hog production and prices.
  • Investigate trends in industry consolidation and contract farming.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of production, demand, and price trends in the US swine sector.
  • Examination of industry structure, including producer size and contract utilization.
  • Review of producer satisfaction with current production and marketing systems.

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Main Results:

  • Despite growing demand, increased productivity is leading to declining hog numbers and prices.
  • The industry is consolidating, with large producers dominating market share.
  • Contract production and marketing are prevalent, with high producer satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • The US swine industry is rapidly evolving towards larger, more industrialized operations.
  • Technological adoption and efficiency gains are critical for competitiveness.
  • Contractual relationships are integral to the future structure of hog production and marketing.