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Genetic parameters for carcass composition and pork quality estimated in a commercial production chain.
Journal of animal science - 1 Feb 2005
van Wijk H J, Arts D J G, Matthews J O, Webster M, Ducro B J, Knol E F
Abstract excerpt
Breeding goals in pigs are subject to change and are directed much more toward retail carcass yield and meat quality because of the high economic value of these traits. The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters of growth, carcass, and meat quality traits. Carcass components included ham and loin weights as primal cuts, which were further dissected into boneless subprimal cuts. Meat quality...
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