Table 3.
Pig production and farm income data (min and max in brackets) (USD) *.
| All Farms (n = 36) | Dong Nai (Southern) (n = 19) | Nam Dinh (Northern) (n = 17) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of pigs sold per month | 18.3 pigs (2–60) | 25.8 pigs (2–60) | 9.9 pigs (2–50) |
| Average proportion of annual income from pig production | 63.3% (20–100%) | 74.7% (20–100%) | 50.6% (30–100%) |
| Average annual income from pigs ($) | 16,000 (0–64,000) | 28,500 (2100–64,000) | 2000 (0–6900) |
| Average cost of medicines per pig per cycle ($) | |||
| Adult pigs | 5.91 | 6.64 | 3.14 |
| Piglets | 4.89 | 5.15 | 4.17 |
| Fatteners | 6.12 | 6.64 | 5.29 |
| Average feed cost per month ($) | 1355 | 2100 | 350 |
* $1 = VND23300.