Pig breeding survey [summary of results from Western Australia]

Godfrey, N.W.

Pig breeding survey [summary of results from Western Australia]

1987

Godfrey, N.W. (Western Australian Dept. of Agriculture, Perth. Pig Husbandry Branch)

Herds which select breeding stock on the basis of both growth rate and backfat dominate the pig industry. The Pig Improvement Programme (PIP) has a significant but not dominant role in the supply of breeding stock. Stud herds retain a position of significance in supplying breeding stock and account for nearly all boar sales by PIP herds. There would be little value in expanding the PIP beyond its present membership

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Bibliographic information

Publisher

Western Australian State Liaison and Research Committee

Other Subjects

Amelioration des animaux; Enquete

Language

English

Source

Pig research reports, West Australian Pig Producers Association, Perth (Australia).- Perth, W.A. (Australia): Western Australian State Liaison and Research Committee, 1987. p. 19-20

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