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September 5, 1962
Tabor City Tribune
Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina
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Farming advice warns of hog cholera risks and urges vaccination. NC Swine Station report certifies 16 meat-type pig litters from 40 tested, highlighting breeds and performance stats like average daily gain and feed efficiency.
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A dead hog makes you no money, but they sure will make you mad-and awfully tired and hot if you have to bury them.
Now is the time to see that all of your hogs are properly vaccinated for cholera. Be sure they are vaccinated before turning them out in the field.
"Certified Pigs"
A report just released from the N. C. Swine Evaluation Station at Clayton, North Carolina, shows that 16 litters of pigs were certified as meat type litters in the first group to complete the test. A Spotted Poland China sow bred three of the certified litters and a Yorkshire boar sired two of those litters. The 40 litters on test contained total nsorl Pn s sotir F: far " Avere Duly Gan, 1Gs peinds Feed Jot tan Aunnds Ca. 320 pounds Davs to Reach 200 pounds, 155 Days bckin Thnetomusto Uuees Lon Fye Ard, it Squme Inehs.
Now is the time to see that all of your hogs are properly vaccinated for cholera. Be sure they are vaccinated before turning them out in the field.
"Certified Pigs"
A report just released from the N. C. Swine Evaluation Station at Clayton, North Carolina, shows that 16 litters of pigs were certified as meat type litters in the first group to complete the test. A Spotted Poland China sow bred three of the certified litters and a Yorkshire boar sired two of those litters. The 40 litters on test contained total nsorl Pn s sotir F: far " Avere Duly Gan, 1Gs peinds Feed Jot tan Aunnds Ca. 320 pounds Davs to Reach 200 pounds, 155 Days bckin Thnetomusto Uuees Lon Fye Ard, it Squme Inehs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
Livestock Report
What keywords are associated?
Hog Vaccination
Cholera Prevention
Certified Pigs
Swine Evaluation
Meat Type Litters
Poland China
Yorkshire Boar
Where did it happen?
Clayton, North Carolina
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Clayton, North Carolina
Story Details
Advice to vaccinate hogs against cholera before turning them out to prevent losses from dead hogs. Report from N.C. Swine Evaluation Station: 16 litters certified as meat type; Spotted Poland China sow bred three, Yorkshire boar sired two. 40 litters tested with statistics on average daily gain, feed efficiency, days to 200 pounds, and other metrics.