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Comparison of animal weight parameters among the FDA, ESVAC, PHAC and OIE methodologies for 2018 biomass estimations of slaughtered animals
| Species | FDA (average weight at slaughter, kg) | ESVAC (standard weight at treatment, kg) | PHAC (standard weight at treatment, kg) | OIE (average weight at slaughter, kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughtered (adult) cattle | 612 | 425 | 600 | 772 |
| Slaughtered swine | 128 | 65 | 65 | 123 |
| Slaughtered chickens | 2.8 | 1 | 1.2 | 3.1 |
| Slaughtered turkeys | 14.1 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 16.1 |
