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CERDO PESADO [1 record]

Record 1 2008-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pig Raising
DEF

A general purpose pig noted for usually having carcases with a high deadweight to liveweight ratio, and reared to produce bacon (green or smoked), ham, pork and various by-products. Usually slaughtered at about 27-28 weeks, weighing 105 kg (231 lbs) or more l.w. [liveweight] or 81.5 kg (179 lbs) or more d.w. [deadweight]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des porcs
CONT

Porcs lourds italiens de 150 kg.

Spanish

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

La producción de cerdo ibérico está orientada mayoritariamente a la obtención de cerdos pesados, materia prima de una importante industria transformadora orientada a la elaboración de productos curados de alta calidad.

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