Evaluation of sources of error in weight records of commercially raised growing pigs : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Veterinary Studies in Epidemiology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

i Acknowledgements ...............................................................................................iii Abbreviations ......................................................................................................... v Table of

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