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Meat type hogs and the rise of leaner pork
The article explains the shift from fat hogs to meat type hogs driven by Mrs. American Housewife's preference for leaner cuts. It defines meat type standards such as eight or more piglets per litter, 200 pounds at 180 days, and superior carcass cuts. It notes certification programs by national and state groups and ongoing industry push toward higher quality, though most hogs sold remain not top quality.
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National
Swine Registry Associations
Poland