Characterizing Ham and Loin Quality as Hot Carcass Weight Increases to an Average of 119 Kilograms

Characterizing Ham and Loin Quality as Hot Carcass Weight Increases to an Average of 119 Kilograms

The objective was to characterize ham and loin quality of carcasses ranging from 78 to 145 kg (average ∼119 kg). Hot carcass weight (HCW), back fat depth, and loin depth was measured on 666 carcasses. Loin pH, instrumental and visual color and iodine value of clear plate fat (all 3 layers) was measu...

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Main Authors: Anna C. Dilger, Annie B. Lerner, Bailey Harsh, Brandon Fields, David A. King, Dustin Boler, Elaine Richardson, Emily A. Rice, Hannah E. Price, Jason C Woodworth, Jessica E. Lowell, Joel M. DeRouchey, Kayla E. Barkley, Lauren T. Honegger, Matt W. Allerson, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D Goodband, Steven D Shackelford, Steve S. Dritz, Tommy Wheeler, Travis O'Quinn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iowa State University Digital Press 2019-09-01
Series:Meat and Muscle Biology
Subjects:
color
heavy pigs
pork quality
hot carcass weight
tenderness
Online Access:https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/mmb/article/id/9096/

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