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Techno-economic study on the slaughter of heavyweight hogs

January 2013 to January 2014

Frédéric Fortin, Agr., M.Sc.
Responsible - Genetics

Phone: 418 650-2440 ext. 4310
Cell.: 581 995-6207
Email: ffortin@cdpq.ca
Objectives

Carry out an in-station assessment of the zootechnical performances, carcass traits and meat quality of market hogs slaughtered at 120 kg and 140 kg weight, to compare the technical and economic performances obtained at these two slaughter weights.
Applicant
Centre de développement du porc du Québec inc.