Reducing variability in weight of pigs

18-03-2005 | | |

Large variations in weight of pigs within groups at slaughter can lead to either an inefficient use of resources, as some pigs have to be retained longer than others, or large variation in carcass weight, which is a problem for the processor.

 

 

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