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Computer simulation model of swine production systems: I. Modeling the growth of young pigs.
Journal of animal science - 1 Apr 1991
Pomar C, Harris D L, Minvielle F
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Theoretical concepts and relationships were used to develop a deterministic pig growth model. The model predicts, in a continuous form, growth and body composition of boars, barrows, and gilts according to genotype, diet, and management conditions. The model is aggregated at the whole-animal level with three main elements of body composition; total body DNA, total body protein mass (PT), and total body mass of...
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