Genetic Correlations between Boar Taint Compound Concentrations in Fat of Purebred Boars and Production and Ham Quality Traits in Crossbred Heavy Pigs

Genetic Correlations between Boar Taint Compound Concentrations in Fat of Purebred Boars and Production and Ham Quality Traits in Crossbred Heavy Pigs

Selecting pigs with reduced ability to accumulate boar taint (BT) compounds in their tissues is an alternative to male surgical castration. As the majority of slaughter pigs are crossbred, before selecting against BT in purebreds, it is essential to consider possible impacts on commercial traits in...

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Main Authors: Sara Faggion, Paolo Carnier, Valentina Bonfatti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
indole
skatole
androstenone
carcass
dry-cured ham
genetic correlation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/15/2445

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