Management Economics
Authors: Benjamin Larson (Iowa State University) , Mark S. Honeyman (Iowa State University) , James B. Kliebenstein (Iowa State University)
A two-litter pasture farrowing herd of 100 sows was budgeted. Based on current market prices (1996) and marketing 7.5 feeder pigs per litter, the cost of production was $37 per 50 lb pig for all costs or $31 per 50 lb pig excluding labor. Sensitivity analysis clearly showed that pasture farrowing is competitive as a land use with corn and soybean production.
Keywords: ASL R1501
How to Cite: Larson, B. , Honeyman, M. S. & Kliebenstein, J. B. (1998) “Two-litter Outdoor Farrowing System Budget”, Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. 1(1).