2TS
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What is 2TS?
The aim of the Two Tonne Sow (2TS) is to help English producers achieve an industry
average of 2,000 kg of pig meat per sow per year by 2013.
The 2TS campaign will provide a single pig performance target for the industry to work
towards collectively. It also recognises that different businesses with different production
systems or target markets may achieve this target in different ways. Those already achieving the
2TS target can use BPEX services to further improve performance.
All units have a part to play, from breeding herds to contract finishers. It is about improving
performance at all stages of production.
How will we achieve 2TS?
The BPEX Knowledge Transfer (KT) team will help you achieve the 2TS target through activities
focused on:
- Breeding -
the current 2TS pillar of activity
- Summer/autumn/winter 2010 - gilts & reproduction
- Spring/summer 2011 - farrowing
- Finishing -Spring 2012
- Health - Autumn/winter 2011
- Nutrition
- Buildings
- Training
BPEX will provide information, advice and support in each of these areas which individual
producers can apply to their business, whichever route they take in achieving two tonnes of
pig meat per sow per year.
Why 2TS?
Despite improvements in physical
performance in recent years, there
remains a significant productivity
gap between the English pig
industry and its major European
competitors (see table below).
Carcase weight (kg) per sow per year
| Great Britain |
1,608 |
| Denmark |
2,075 |
| Netherlands |
2,279 |
| France |
2,109 |
| Germany |
1,993 |
| Ireland |
1,789 |
| EU Ave |
2,000 |
Source: Pig Cost of Production in Selected
Countries, 2009
Closing this performance gap is
crucial to ensure the long term
competitiveness of the English pig
sector.
BPEX 2TS aims to:
- Raise physical performance to
compete with our European
neighbours
- Improve financial performance
and sustainability for every
English herd
- Further reduce the environmental
impact of English pig production
What is your annual output?
What is your current output of pig meat
per sow per year?
A simple calculation will give you a quick
indication:
average carcase weight X number
of pigs produced per sow per year
For a more detailed assessment use the
BPEX sow productivity calculator or ask
your KT Manager. This simple tool will
automatically calculate your annual
output from a small number of key
performance figures you are asked to
input.
Use your annual output figure to:
- Benchmark your business against
the English industry average and
other businesses
- Pinpoint which areas of performance
to prioritise to achieve the 2000 kg
annual target
- Monitor improvements in your
performance