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Farm characteristics of the example farrow-to-finish farm used for the economic model.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of working sows | 1,000 |
| Production rhythm (weeks) | 3 |
| Duration of suckling period (weeks) | 3 |
| Replacement rate (%) | 35 |
| Feed consumption during gestation (kg) | 275 |
| Feed consumption during lactation (kg) | 200 |
| Downtime between turns in nursery pens (days) | 2 |
| Downtime between turns in fattening pens (days) | 5 |
| Weight after nursery (kg) | 30 |
| Weight at slaughter (kg) | 120 |
