Was my pig flow decision partially responsible for my finishing problem?

If the farm over or under-breeds in a batch it is going to result in over and under-stocking respectively.

Both of these scenario's can be part of the initiating factors that result in finishing herd problems.
Examine the pig flow in the few weeks previous to the current wean to finish problem?

The spreadsheet allows you to calculate the possible breeding date when this batch started.

 

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A concern is registered when there is a significant difference in breeding from the model pig flow. 

 

As part of the control of the finishing problem ensure that the breeding herd is not part of the actual source of the problem.  Not all problems are "bug" related.

The impact of gilt litters on finishing herd performance is often under rated.  Poorly prepared gilts can create havoc in the finishing herd raising mortality by several % points.

The correct parity profile is essential to stablise the herds immunity.