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Comparison of Large White and Duroc boars as terminal sires

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 November 2017

S.P. Simpson
Affiliation:
AFRC Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JQ
A.J. Webb
Affiliation:
Cotswold Pig Development Co, Rothwell, Lincoln, LN7 6BJ
S. Dick
Affiliation:
AFRC Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JQ
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Pig improvement schemes have generally concentrated on producing lean, efficient pigs with rapid growth rates, but there is growing concern that pork is being produced which is too lean and that meat quality is deteriorating. The American Duroc breed may have an advantage over the Large White and Landrace breeds in eating quality through a higher level of intra-musclar fat. This study compares production and carcass traits in a three breed cross with Duroc and Large White boars as terminal sires and Large White x Norwegian Landrace dams. Pairs of sibs were penned and tested together and fed ad libitum or on a time based scale, and carcass measurements were taken at the end of test.

Type
Pig Performance
Copyright
Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1997

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