How long does it take for a pig to go from birth to market, and what is the cost?
For pig farmers, the shorter the time from birth to market, the faster the capital turnover, but there are still certain requirements to meet the market standard.So how long does it take for a pig to go from birth to market? What is the cost?
1. How long does it take for a pig to go from birth to market?
Different breeds of pigs have different times to market, and different market requirements also mean different times. For example:
1. At present, the time to market for pigs in large-scale pig farms is generally 6-7 months. The slaughter weight is about 95-110 kg.
2. The British PIC pig, with a five-line cross, grows quickly, reaching 110 kg in 158 days, with a lean meat rate of 66% and a feed-to-meat ratio of 2.8:1. In this way, it can also be sent to market for sale.
3. For fattening pig farms, it is recommended to send pigs to market at 180-200 jin, which takes about 105 days (feeding complete pellet feed gives this result) and requires about 420 jin of feed.
2. What is the cost from birth to market for a pig?
Pig farming costs are divided into direct costs, manufacturing costs, capital costs and management costs. Different forms of pig farming have different cost structures.
1. Piglets
The price of a piglet is 900 yuan/head. Adding transport, vaccines, disinfection, and health care and anti-stress measures along the way, it basically reaches 950 yuan/head by the time it arrives at the pig farm.
2. Feed
Feeding to 250 jin for market means a weight gain of 220 jin. Calculated at an average feed-to-meat ratio of 3:1, three jin of feed produce one jin of meat. Taking a middle value of 1.3 yuan/jin for feed, the feed cost is 220X3X1.3=858 yuan. Overall, the feed cost is 870 yuan.
3. Other
For market at around 5 months, roughly calculating vaccines, medication and health care, disinfection, water and electricity, labor, etc. at 100 yuan/head, the total cost at market reaches 950+870+100=1920 yuan, and the cost at market is 1920÷250=7.68 yuan/jin.
In addition, if raising sows, the cost will differ, such as feed feeding, breeding, fertilization, etc.
3. When is the right time to send pigs to market?
In addition to body weight, the market price trend of live pigs is also very important for deciding when to send pigs to market. When market inventories are insufficient and pig prices are about to rebound, market can be appropriately delayed. Otherwise, it should be advanced or done at the right time. In addition, adjusting the time to market according to seasonal changes and fluctuations in piglet prices is also particularly important.
Overall, the time from birth to market for live pigs is comprehensively considered based on factors such as breed and market conditions.