What type of swine operation manages all phases of production from breeding to slaughter?

A swine operation that manages all phases of production from breeding to slaughter is referred to as a farrow-to-finish operation. This type of operation is comprehensive, as it encompasses everything from breeding sows to farrowing (the act of giving birth) and raising piglets, to finishing (growing the pigs to market weight) them before they are sent to slaughter.

In this system, producers have control over the entire process and are responsible for the care, feeding, and health management of the pigs at every stage. This allows for better management of resources and practices since the producer can implement their breeding strategies and control the quality of the feed and overall care throughout the pigs' lives.

The other options reflect different phases of production. For instance, a farmer-to-finish operation is a term that might imply a focus on the later stages without necessarily managing breeding. A farrow-to-nursery operation deals only with the early life stages, specifically focusing only on raising piglets until they are weaned. A finishing operation only handles the later life stage, focusing on growing pigs from weaning to market weight, and does not include the breeding or farrowing stages. Therefore, the farrow-to-finish model is unique in its inclusion of every