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Production parameters and pig production cost: temporal evolution 2010-2014.

J Rocadembosch¹, J Amador², J Bernaus¹

¹SIP consultors SL, Prats del Lluçanes, Spain.

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Summary

Pig farming costs are heavily influenced by feed prices, despite production improvements. Company size impacts production efficiency and feed costs, with smaller farms facing higher prices.

Keywords:

Company size Cost Evolution Parameter production Pig

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Area of Science:

Animal Science
Agricultural Economics

Background:

Assessing pig production costs and parameter influence is crucial for swine farming.
This study analyzes production parameters and costs in Spanish pig farming from 2010-2014.

Purpose of the Study:

Establish reference values for pig production parameters and costs (2010-2014).
Analyze the temporal evolution of these values.
Determine the impact of pig company size on production parameters and costs.

Main Methods:

Data collected from 61-107 Spanish pig production companies (2010-2014).
Monthly data on feed consumption, pigs produced, expenses, and census standardized.
Yearly averages calculated, considering production flow; statistical analysis performed.

Main Results:

Production performance improved (piglets/sow/year increased, feed conversion decreased).
Feed prices rose (2010-2012) then fell, mirroring total production costs.
Company size affected parameters; smaller companies (<5000 sows) had better technicals but higher feed prices.

Conclusions:

Production parameters improved over five years.
Improved performance did not reduce costs due to high feed prices (2010-2013).
Feed price remains a significant factor in overall production cost.