Metabolomic networks and pathways associated with feed efficiency and related-traits in Duroc and Landrace pigs
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-57182-4
Abstract: Improving feed efficiency (FE) is a major goal of pig breeding, reducing production costs and providing sustainability to the pig industry. Reliable predictors for FE could assist pig producers. We carried out untargeted blood metabolite… read more here.
Keywords: related traits; landrace pigs; duroc landrace; landrace ... See more keywords
Evaluating the temperature preferences of sexually mature Duroc, Landrace, and Yorkshire boars
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txad060
Abstract: An accurate understanding of boar temperature preferences may allow the swine industry to design and utilize environmental control systems in boar facilities more precisely. Therefore, the study objective was to determine the temperature preferences of… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; landrace yorkshire; duroc landrace; temperature preferences ... See more keywords
Genome-Wide Association Studies for Flesh Color and Intramuscular Fat in (Duroc × Landrace × Large White) Crossbred Commercial Pigs
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DOI: 10.3390/genes13112131
Abstract: The intuitive impression of pork is extremely important in terms of whether consumers are enthusiastic about purchasing it. Flesh color and intramuscular fat (IMF) are indispensable indicators in meat quality assessment. In this study, we… read more here.
Keywords: intramuscular fat; color; color intramuscular; flesh color ... See more keywords