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Quantitative trait locus mapping in an F2 Duroc x Pietrain resource population: II. Carcass and meat quality traits.
Journal of animal science - 1 Feb 2008
Edwards D B, Ernst C W, Raney N E, Doumit M E, Hoge M D, Bates R O
Abstract excerpt
Pigs from the F(2) generation of a Duroc x Pietrain resource population were evaluated to discover QTL affecting carcass composition and meat quality traits. Carcass composition phenotypes included primal cut weights, skeletal characteristics, backfat thickness, and LM area. Meat quality data included LM pH, temperature, objective and subjective color information, marbling and firmness scores, and drip loss....
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