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Genetic analysis of protein efficiency and its association with performance and meat quality traits under a protein-restricted diet.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 2 Jun 2023
Ewaoluwagbemiga Esther Oluwada, Bee Giuseppe, Kasper Claudia
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BACKGROUND: An essential component in the development of sustainable pig production is the reduction of nitrogen excretion in fattening pigs. Pig feeds typically contain high levels of dietary crude protein, and due to incomplete conversion to muscle tissue, excess nitrogen is excreted, resulting in environmental problems such as nitrate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, improving protein...
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