ISBN: 9780243894031 - Hogs and Pigs (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the US Department of Agriculture's findings on the hog and pig industry as of December 1996. The author notes an overall 4% decline in inventory when compared to the previous year and a 3% decrease since September 1996, resulting in the lowest inventory since 1990. These figures are based on a comprehensive survey of US hog and pig producers as well as slaughter, import, and export data. The author discusses relevant statistics regarding breeding inventory, market hog inventory, quarterly inventory, pig crop, farrowings, and operations with hogs. The book places particular emphasis on the number of operations with over 500 hogs and pigs and their contribution to the overall inventory. The author emphasizes that all figures underwent rigorous review and revision to ensure accuracy. This extensive report provides valuable insights into the state of the hog and pig industry during this period, making it a valuable resource for agricultural professionals and researchers seeking to understand the industry's historical context and trajectory. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…