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The effect of rate of gain during the growing and finishing periods on the feed efficiency and carcass composition of the pig. 1. Rate of gain during the growing period from 18 to 57 kg live weight

Walker, N.; Holme, D.W.; Forbes, T.J.

J. Agric. Sci 71: 311-318

1968


Accession: 014735586

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In each of 2 experiments pure and crossbred pigs were grown at high, moderate or low rates of growth from 18 to 57kg liveweight. In the second experiment half carcasses were divided into 4 joints which were each dissected into bone, subcutaneous fat plus skin, and lean meat. Moisture, ether extract and N were estimated in the boneless tissue of each joint.

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