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Chapter 1. How to Position Your Pork Operation
Introduction
Causes and Implications of a Changing Pork Industry
Planning Your Strategy
Summary
Chapter 2. Comparison of Production Systems
Introduction
Methodology
Summary of Assumptions and Budget Results
Chapter 3. 1200 Sow Farrow-To-Finish
Introduction
Capitalization
Cost of Production
Specifications
Chapter 4. 600 Sow Farrow-To-Finish
Introduction
Capitalization
Cost of Production
Specifications
Chapter 5. 300 Sow Farrow-To-Finish
Introduction
Capitalization
Cost of Production
Specifications
Chapter 6. 150 Sow Farrow-To-Finish
Introduction
150 Sow High Technology System
150 Sow Low Technology System
Chapter 7. Split-Sex and Phase Feeding
The Technology
Implementation
Results
Chapter 8. Artificial Insemination and Genetics
Using Artificial Insemination (AI) in Your Operation
Utilizing AI While Applying Genetic Principles
AI Examples from 600/1200 Sow Systems
Chapter 9. All-In/All-Out Production
The Technology
Economic Analysis of AIAO
The Models
Chapter 10. Segregated Early Weaning
The Technology
Implementation Alternatives
Results
Chapter 11. Marketing Evolution
Introduction
Potential Future Prices
Carcass Evaluation Advancements
Revenue Advantages of Carcass Merit and Improved Genetics
Provide Economic Value: Expect Rewards
Chapter 12. Financial Organization
Introduction
The Options and Criteria for Choice
Contracting
Networking
A Final Comment
Chapter 13. Throughput and Near Optimum Conversion
Introduction
Importance of Throughput
Near Optimal Conversion
Step-By-Step Conversion
Chapter 14. Summary and Conclusions
Results of Systems Analysis
Application of New Technology: Can Smaller Producers Compete
How Should You Proceed
More Alternatives-Opportunities-Improvement Potential