🔺What should be in your farm record if you are in pig production
1. **Breeding Records:**
– Sow identification and breeding dates.
– Boar used for mating.
– Expected farrowing date.
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Learn More2. **Farrowing Records:**
– Date and time of farrowing.
– Number of piglets born alive and dead.
– Any complications during farrowing.
3. **Piglet Records:**
– Individual identification or tagging.
– Birth weight.
– Record weaning dates.
4. **Health Records:**
– Vaccination dates and types.
– Medications administered.
– Health observations and treatments.
5. **Feeding Records:**
– Type and amount of feed provided.
– Feeding schedule.
– Changes in diet and reasons.
6. **Weight Records:**
– Regularly record weights of piglets and sows.
– Track growth rates.
7. **Housing and Environment:**
– Any changes in the housing environment.
– Temperature records, especially for piglets.
8. **Expense Records:**
– Keep track of costs related to feed, medications, and other inputs.
– Record labor costs and any other expenditures.
9. **Income Records:**
– Sales records for piglets or market-ready pigs.
– Keep track of any other income sources related to pig production.
10. **Breeding Performance:**
– Record the number of litters per sow per year.
– Track the weaning-to-breeding interval.
11. **Mortality Records:**
– Document reasons for piglet or sow mortality.
– Analyze trends to improve management practices.
12. **General Observations:**
– Any unusual behavior or patterns.
– Weather conditions affecting the herd.
13. **Reproductive Data:**
– Pregnancy checks and outcomes.
– Estrus detection and breeding success.
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14. **Record Keeping System:**
– Use a structured system, whether digital or physical, for easy retrieval and analysis.
Regularly updating and analyzing these records will help optimize pig production, identify issues promptly, and make informed decisions for better farm management.
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