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Influence of Piau and commercial genetic groups on the performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of pigs.
Tropical animal health and production - 21 Sept 2026
de Cássia Miranda Dias Layla Cristien, Lopes Paulo Sávio, da Silva Bernardo Ricardo Martin, Abreu Caroline Pereira, de Freitas Guilherme Henrique, Chizzotti Mario Luiz, da Silva Delvan Alves, Marques Daniele Botelho Diniz, Veroneze Renata
Abstract excerpt
The Piau is a naturalized Brazilian pig breed known for its disease resilience, low maintenance and nutritional requirements, and adaptability to diverse climatic conditions. Incorporating local breeds, such as Piau, into crossbreeding programs with commercial lineages may increase the productive performance of naturalized breeds while helping preserve their genetic diversity. This study evaluated the influence...
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- Animals
- Brazil
- Breeding
- Sus scrofa
- Body Composition
