Publication - Canadian Swine
Title in English
Canadian Swine
Publication ID
9263E
Published Year
1987
Organization
Subject(s)
Type
Sheet
Cost
Free Publication
Language
English
Region
Ottawa/Hull (NCR)
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Status
Available
Summary in English
Canada's swine population comprises approximately 900 000 cows, which produce about 15 million slaughter hogs annually. Each breed has its own performance characteristics in terms of litter size, growth rate, feed conversion efficiency and carcass yield.