Results from six generations of selection for intramuscular fat in Duroc swine using real-time ultrasound. I. Direct and correlated phenotypic responses to selection1

A study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of selection for intramuscular fat (IMF) in a population of purebred Duroc swine using real-time ultrasound. Forty gilts were purchased from US breeders and randomly mated for 2 generations to boars available in regional boar studs, resulting in a base...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of animal science 2009-09, Vol.87 (9), p.2774-2780
Hauptverfasser:	Schwab, C. R., Baas, T. J., Stalder, K. J., Nettleton, D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal reproduction Animal sciences Breeding of animals Genetics Hogs Meat
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