Review of live pig body and carcass estimation methods used in Estonia
2010
Taenavots, A., Estonian Univ. of Life Sciences, Tartu (Estonia) | Poldvere, a., Estonian Pig Breeding Association, Maerja, Tartu County (Estonia)
Evaluation of pigs leanness led to decreasing of backfat thickness, but loin eye area remained at first unchanged. The first significant tool for breeders to estimate live pigs leanness, piglog 105, was introduced in 1994. Intensive selection for leanness traits increased size of loin eye area and overall lean meat content of pigs. Equipment's and methods to estimate pig's carcass quality in slaughterhouses remained only for calculation of payment for farmers and for scientific research. To make more smart decisions to increase pig meat quality cooperation with practical breeders, slaughterhouses and scientist is required.
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