Profitable bacon production in a small herd

Authors

B M. Goss

Keywords

Pigs, Pig farming, Small farms, Cost analysis

Disciplines

Agricultural Economics | Other Animal Sciences

First Page Number

395

Last Page Number

397

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

PIG HERDS are tending to become larger and more specialised, but it is still possible for the small herd of less than 20 sows to absorb by-products and spare labour very profitably.

These advantages can be lost if the scale is larger.

Recommended Citation

Goss, B M. (1969) "Profitable bacon production in a small herd," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 10: No. 9, Article 11.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol10/iss9/11