Which Is More Advantageous: Hybrid-line Pigs or Three-way Crossbred Pigs

Hybrid-line pigs have 4 major advantages: First, a higher lean meat rate. The lean meat rate of hybrid lines is between 65% and 70%, while that of "foreign three-way crosses" is between 60% and 65%. Second, strong reproductive capacity. A "hybrid line" produces more than 12 piglets per litter, with 5 litters in two years, while a "foreign three-way cross" produces 9 to 10 piglets per litter, with 2 litters per year. Third, a shorter growth cycle. Growing to 90 kg to 100 kg takes about 160 to 170 days. Fourth, lower cost.