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Evaluation of different percentages of Duroc genes and gender on growth, carcass and meat quality traits for pigs.
Meat science - 1 Nov 2023
Dos Santos João Carlos Rodrigues, Norenberg Adriano, Correia Bruna, Irgang Renato, Bianchi Ivan, Moreira Fabiana, de Oliveira Júnior Juahil Martins, Nörnberg José Laerte, Peripolli Vanessa
Abstract excerpt
The effect of different percentages of Duroc genes in crossbreeding (5, 50 and 100%), the gender (immunocastrated males - ICM and females) and their interaction was evaluated on growth, carcass and meat quality traits for pigs. Crossbreds (50% Duroc) had greater average daily feed intake, hot carcass weight and backfat thickness but lower meat yield when compared to 5% Duroc crossbreds and purebred (100% Duroc)...
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