Enhanced adipogenesis in Mashen pigs compared with Large White pigs

Intramuscular fat (IMF) is critical pork meat quality; however, its content is relatively low in commercial pig breeds. The objective of this experiment was to investigate the difference in intramuscular adipogenesis between Mashen and Large White pigs. 12 male Mashen and Large White piglets (six in...

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Main Authors: Junxing Zhao, Kan Li, Qiyuan Yang, Min Du, Xiangdong Liu, Guoqing Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-04-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2017.1285682