Effect of Duroc genes proportion on growth performance and on carcass and meat quality characteristics in heavy pigs

By means of the application of covariance models, the linear effects of the proportion of Duroc genes were evaluated with respect to growth (from 6 to 170 kg live weight) and feed/gain ratios, as well as carcass (lean cuts, adipose cuts, linear measures, backfat thickness, loin area and lean percent...

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Main Authors: Alberto Bonomi, Claudia Sussi, Paola Superchi, Alberto Sabbioni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/92