Resource-Efficient Classification and Early Predictions of Carcass Composition in Fattening Pigs by Means of Ultrasound Examinations

Resource-Efficient Classification and Early Predictions of Carcass Composition in Fattening Pigs by Means of Ultrasound Examinations

The development of the backfat thickness of fattening pigs in relation to their weight allows first conclusions to be drawn concerning the efficiency of individual growth and classification of the carcass. The hypothesis was that, firstly, via measurement of backfat thickness and muscle diameter, th...

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Main Authors: Bernd Reckels, Richard Hölscher, Cornelia Schwennen, Alexandra Lengling, Ute Stegemann, Karl-Heinz Waldmann, Christian Visscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
fattening pigs
livestock
carcass quality
backfat thickness
resource efficiency
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/10/6/222

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