Lipid Deposition and Metabolism in Local and Modern Pig Breeds: A Review

Modern pig breeds, which have been genetically improved to achieve fast growth and a lean meat deposition, differ from local pig breeds with respect to fat deposition, fat specific metabolic characteristics and various other properties. The present review aimed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying...

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Main Authors: Klavdija Poklukar, Marjeta Čandek-Potokar, Nina Batorek Lukač, Urška Tomažin, Martin Škrlep
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
pig
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/3/424