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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