Swine; live, pure-bred breeding animals

HS code 010310 covers the trade of live, pure-bred breeding swine. This industry plays a vital role in the global livestock sector, providing high-quality breeding stock to support the production of pork and other swine-derived products. As a key component of the broader agricultural economy, the trade of pure-bred breeding swine facilitates the genetic improvement of swine herds worldwide, contributing to increased productivity and efficiency in the pork supply chain.

The production of pure-bred breeding swine involves the careful selection, breeding, and rearing of genetically superior animals. Breeders utilize advanced techniques such as artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and genomic selection to enhance desirable traits like growth rate, feed efficiency, and disease resistance. Strict biosecurity measures and specialized housing and feeding regimes are employed to ensure the health and well-being of the breeding stock.

The key inputs required for the production of pure-bred breeding swine include high-quality breeding stock, specialized feed and supplements, veterinary services, and advanced breeding technologies. Breeders also rely on modern facilities, equipment, and skilled labor to manage the breeding, gestation, and rearing processes effectively.

The primary output of HS code 010310 is live, pure-bred breeding swine, which are then sold to commercial pork producers, 010391 Swine; live, other than pure-bred breeding animals or other breeding operations. These breeding animals are essential for the 020311 Meat of swine, fresh or chilled and 020329 Meat of swine, frozen industries, as they provide the genetic foundation for the pork supply.