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Record 1 2008-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pig Raising
OBS

Because of some negative associations, the term market hog is more commonly used to describe pigs about 100 kg or 6 months of age that are leaving the farm and sent to packing plants. (Information obtained from the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des porcs
CONT

[...] on administre aux poulets et dindons à griller de même qu'aux porcs de marché des rations énergétiques de plus en plus élevées, [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado porcino
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