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Observations on the food conversion rate of Specific-Pathogen-Free boars

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

J. L. Jollans
J. L. Jollans
Affiliation:
Fatstock Marketing Corporation Pig Development Unit, Calne, Wilts.
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Data are presented concerning the efficiency of growth of Specific-Pathogen-Free Large White boars on individual performance test. Various aspects of growth rate, backfat thickness and food conversion are compared.

It is suggested that tests should be shortened by starting later, rather than finishing earlier.

Some support is given to the theory that one type of pig may not be suitable, from the point of view of efficiency of growth, for supplying the full range of carcass weights in current demand.

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Research Article
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Animal Production , Volume 8 , Issue 2 , June 1966 , pp. 321 - 324
Copyright
Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1966

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