Conformation and leg weakness in pigs (Project 01012), 1967-1980
Scope and Contents
Comprises administrative, financial and estates records of ABRO, as well as reports, publications and press cuttings. There is also a large amount of research data, including the working papers of the scientist St Clair Taylor.
Dates
- Creation: 1967-1980
Creator
- From the Sub-Fonds: Animal Breeding Research Organisation. ABRO (1945 - 1986) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is held offsite. As such we need advance notice of any consultation. The lead time will be dependent on the quantity and complexity of what is requested. Please contact the Archives Manager in the first instance.
Certain restrictions apply.
Biographical / Historical
The object of the study was to investigate the heritibility of leg weaknesses in performance tested boars. The experiment comprised a leg weakness line and a normal line using Landrace pigs. This experiment was carried out in conjunction with ABRO and the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Weybridge. The Meat and Livestock Commission also collaborated on a study of the heritability of leg weakness in Landrace pigs.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Fonds: 7.5 linear metres (56 'A' boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Fonds: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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