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SLAUGHTER WEIGHT AND MEAT FOR MEAL RETURN IN PIGS. Note by Dr. A. W. Menzies-Kitchin.

21 Oct 1940

The average live weight in lb. at weekly intervals. Column A. B. The average consumption of meal per pig per week. C. The average live weight gain per pig per week. D. The average weekly meal consumption per lb. live weight gain. E. The total consumption of meal per pig up to various weights. The total meal requirement at weaning has been taken at 234.48 lb, this included the meal consumed per pig weaned by the sow during gestation and suckling (including an allowance for the maintenance of the herd and by the boar.
Civil Defence Region
Nationwide
Collection ID
CAB74
Document Reference
CAB 74/11/70
Document Types
Memorandum
File Reference
CAB 74/11
Former Department Reference
SFC(40) 54
Identifier
10.1080/wtss.cab74.000011.070
Keywords
Agricultural Production Agriculture Animal Feed Livestock Meat Pigs Pork
Language
English
Organizations Discussed
Scientific Committee on Food Policy
Pages
3
Published in
United Kingdom
Series
Scientific Sub-Committee. Meetings 1(40) - 17(40) Papers 1(40) - 72(40)
Themes
Rationing Supply Agriculture Food Supply