Effect of growth rate on live performance, carcass and green thigh traits of finishing Italian heavy pigs

Effect of growth rate on live performance, carcass and green thigh traits of finishing Italian heavy pigs

This study aimed at investigating the effects of growth rate (GR) on live performance, carcass and dressed green ham (DRHAM) traits of finishing heavy pigs managed in accordance with the regulations governing the production of Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO) dry-cured hams. Data were obtained...

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Main Authors: Luigi Gallo, Mirco Dalla Bona, Alessio Cecchinato, Stefano Schiavon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-10-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
Subjects:
heavy pigs
growth rate
carcass traits
raw ham properties
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2017.1318037

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2017.1318037

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