An economic analysis of sow retention in a United States breed-to-wean system
Retaining sows in the herd longer has economic benefits that could increase the financial returns of a breed-to-wean system.
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Cost of PRRSV at individual farm level
The aim of this study was to develop an epidemiological and economic model to determine the costs of PRRS for an individual pig farm.
Use of mayonnaise and nuts meal as by-products in liquid feed for growing-finishing pigs
Using by-products from food industry can reduce the feed costs without affecting pig performance or meat quality.
The Economic Impacts of Foot and Mouth Disease – What are they, how big are they and where do they occur?
This paper estimates that annual impact of FMD in terms of visible production losses and vaccination in endemic regions alone amount to between US$6.5 and 21 billion.
Assessment of the economic impact of PRRS virus on United States pork producers
Despite over 25 years of experience and research, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome remains a costly disease of pigs in the United States.
Effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms
Imposing a reduced nocturnal temperature regimen from 1900 to 0700 h is effective in reducing energy costs in the nursery.
Cost of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome and PCV2 subclinical infection – a stochastic economic model
The model highlights the importance of the cost of subclinical cases, usually understimated.
Economic analysis of outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in nine sow herds
The economic loss varied between €59 and €379 for one sow per 18-week period outbreak.