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Breed of pigs - Duroc

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Primefact Number: 64    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Nov 2005
This Primefact provides a brief history of the Duroc breed and its use in the Australian pork industry.

This Primefact includes information on the following:

  • Origin and history
  • Breed characteristics
  • Uses and performance
  • Genetic improvement
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