Browse Editions: August 2009

Grouping pigs according to size at weaning reduces variation in growth rate

Posted in Food quality and security, Pigs on August 21st, 2009

Uniform grouping of pigs at weaning lowered the variation in weight between pigs at 11 and 15 weeks of age – and numerically at 20 weeks of age – compared with pigs in mixed weight groups from weaning.

Pork fatty acid profile varies according to pig breed

Posted in Food quality and security, Pigs on August 20th, 2009

Terminal sire breed has a significant effect on the fatty acid profile of pork.


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