In a feeder-to-finish operation, pigs are typically bought at about what weight and sold at about what weight?

In a feeder-to-finish operation, pigs are typically bought at about what weight and sold at about what weight?

• A. 50-60 lbs and 280 lbs
• B. 150-200 lbs and 400-450 lbs
• C. 25-35 lbs and 100-120 lbs
• D. 80-90 lbs and 200-220 lbs

Answer: (A)

Feeder-to-finish operations are built on taking lightweight feeder pigs and growing them to market weight on the same farm. The typical entry weight is about 50 to 60 pounds, and the usual finishing weight is around 280 pounds. This range reflects common growth rates, feed efficiency, and the weight at which pork is commonly marketed. Starting lighter and finishing around 280 pounds hits the standard market targets and keeps housing, feeding, and handling practical. The other weight pairs don’t align with how feeder-to-finish systems are commonly structured: they either start with piglets that are too small or finish at weights that are not standard market weights. So the best fit is buying about 50–60 pounds and selling around 280 pounds.

Feeder-to-finish operations are built on taking lightweight feeder pigs and growing them to market weight on the same farm. The typical entry weight is about 50 to 60 pounds, and the usual finishing weight is around 280 pounds. This range reflects common growth rates, feed efficiency, and the weight at which pork is commonly marketed. Starting lighter and finishing around 280 pounds hits the standard market targets and keeps housing, feeding, and handling practical.

The other weight pairs don’t align with how feeder-to-finish systems are commonly structured: they either start with piglets that are too small or finish at weights that are not standard market weights. So the best fit is buying about 50–60 pounds and selling around 280 pounds.