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Finishing Hog Stock Key To Better Market Prices
A letter from W. EB Coman, General Traffic Manager of the PL Ry Portland, argues for better hog finishing before shipment to Union Stock Yards Portland. He cites price gaps between fat and thin hogs, flaws in fattening methods, and emphasizes mixed feeding with peas, corn, alfalfa, clover and green fodder. He warns that improper finishing leads to losses and urges growers to align with packers demand to boost export bacon quality.
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