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Criteria for Deciding Hog Market Weight
Iowa State University economists McGrann Skadberg and animal scientist Spike outline three criteria for choosing hog market weight: production system, feed efficiency by weight, and seasonal price variation. They find optimum weights vary with system and season from about 200 to 260 pounds, with lighter hogs favored in price-l fall and heavier in high-price periods.
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Iowa State University
Hin) McGrann
Marvin Skadberg
Philip Spike
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McGrann
Spike
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