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Characterization of loin shape from Duroc and Duroc composite finishing gilts.
Meat science - 1 Feb 2011
Lowe B K, Clark D L, Boler D D, Dilger A C, McKeith F K, Eggert J M, Newcom D W, Killefer J
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Gilts (n=45) were used in this study to characterize the effect of genotype on loin characteristics and quality over the length of the loin. Three diverse genotypes included a high quality Duroc line (A), a Duroc based composite line selected for lean growth (B), and an F1 cross of the two (C). A...
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