ISBN: 9781527895621 - Value of Present-day Swine Types in Meeting Changed Consumer Demand (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 explores the evolution of swine type preference among American pork consumers and its impact on the meatpacking industry in the first half of the 20th century. The author examines how changing tastes and market demands led to a shift from lard-heavy breeds to leaner, 'small-cut' hogs. Delving into feeding trials and carcass analysis, the book presents a detailed account of how different swine types meet the desired meat quality traits, illuminating the economic motivations behind the transition in hog production. This book provides a valuable historical perspective on consumer-driven changes in animal agriculture and the ongoing optimization of meat production systems to meet evolving market needs. 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.…