Naslov
Carcass quality of crossbred pigs with Pietrain as a terminal sire

Autori
Kaić, Ana ; Škorput, Dubravko ; Luković, Zoran

Izvornik
Italian Journal of Animal Science (1594-4077) 8 (2009), Suppl. 3; 252-254

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, kratko priopcenje, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Pigs ; Carcass quality ; Crossbreeds ; Halothane genotype

Sažetak
The aim of this paper was to investigate the effect of the crossbreeding combination and halothane genotype on carcass quality traits of fatteners from commercial pig farm. Study was carried out on 68 crossbred pigs divided into two groups according to sow genotype: Swedish Landrace♀ x Large White♂ (SLxLW) and German Landrace♀ x Large White♂ (GLxLW). Both sow genotypes were mated with Pietrain (P) as a terminal sire. Influence of crossbreeding and halothane genotype on cold carcass weight, carcass length, dressing percentage and lean percentage, slaughter line measurements as well as fat and M. longissimus dorsi areas were not significant (P>0.05). The value of pH1 measured in M. longissimus dorsi was higher in (GLxLW)xP crossbreeds and dominant homozygote genotype (P<0.05). Measurements of pH24 were not significantly different (P>0.05) between crossbreeding combinations and halothane genotypes. Except for pH1 value, most of other measured carcass quality traits were not affected by crossbreeding combination and halothane genotype (P<0.05).

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

Napomena
Proceedings of the 17th International Symposium
Animal Science Days Abano Terme, Padova, September
15-18, 2009 Session 3: Innovation in Feed and Food
Quality

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