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Pork carcass composition, meat and belly qualities as influenced by feed efficiency selection in replacement boars from Large White sire and dam lines.
Meat science - 1 Apr 2024
Saikia A, Mejicanos G, Rothy J, Rajendiran E, Yang C, Nyachoti M, Lei H, Bergsma R, Wu Y, Jin S, Rodas-Gonzalez A
Abstract excerpt
This study evaluated carcass attributes, meat and belly qualities in finisher boars (n = 79) selected for feed efficiency (low, intermediate and high) based on estimated breeding value for feed conversion ratio within a Large White dam and sire genetic lines. The sire line had lower trimmed fat proportions and higher lean than the dam line (P < 0.01). Genetic lines expressed slight colour changes and drip losses...
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