Choice of probing site for estimation of carcass lean percentage in Pitrain pig using the real-time ultrasound

Choice of probing site for estimation of carcass lean percentage in Pitrain pig using the real-time ultrasound

Real-time ultrasound data of backfat thickness, longissimus thoracis muscle depth and longissimus thoracis muscle area were obtained from 210 Piétrain pigs (98 gilts and 112 barrows) using the Pie Medical Scanner 200 equipped with an animal science probe (ASP-18) and frequency of 3.5 MHz. They wer...

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Main Authors: Leroy PL., Michaux C., Verleyen V., Youssao I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux 2002-01-01
Series:Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement
Subjects:
Swine
pork
ultrasound
longissimus thoracis muscle
backfat
carcass lean
carcass composition
Online Access:http://www.pressesagro.be/base/text/v6n4/195.pdf

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