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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Language: | English |
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Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux
2002-01-01
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Series: | Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement |
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Online Access: | http://www.pressesagro.be/base/text/v6n4/195.pdf |