An Economic Analysis of Energy Restriction During Pre-Pubescence in Gilts

Authors

Justin Cech, University of Nebraska at LincolnFollow
Darrell Mark, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Rodger Johnson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Philip S. Miller, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2011

Comments

Published in 2010 Nebraska Swine Report. Published by Extension Division, Agricultural Research Division, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resouces, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Copyright ©2010 Regents of the University of Nebraska.

Abstract

This report evaluates the economic costs of production and profits for energy-restricted and conventional gilt development programs. Production and performance data and input and output prices were used to construct enterprise budgets for both groups. Results indicate that restricting feed intake during gilt development lowered breakeven selling prices for market pigs by an average of $0.17/cwt for two prolific maternal lines through their first four parities.