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13 August 2018
Killing-out percentage (KO%) determines how much saleable carcase weight is obtained from the live pig. The most valuable part of the pig is the meat ontained in the carcase. Producers are paid on the weight of the carcase and an assessment of its leanness, rather than the weight of the live animal.
1 July 2021
The aim of this guide is to enable barley growers to identify where production may be falling short of potential.