Predict of meat traits of pure- and crossbred pigs with ultrasonic equipments
2000
Taenavots, A. | Somelar, E. | Saveli, O. | Eilart, K. | Poldvere, A. | Kaart, T. (Estonian Agricultural Univ., Tartu (Estonia). Inst. of Animal Husbandry)
During the last decade the Estonian meat market has changed considerably. The aim of this study was to estimate meat quality of live pigs and their carcasses, and to investigate the effect of breed combination on the meat quality. Hundred ninety-three pigs were tested ultrasonically between 1998...1999 in Kehtna Swine Testing Station. Five groups of purebred and crossbred pigs were under observation - purebred Estonian Landrace, Estonian Large White, Finnish Yorkshire and crossbred Hampshire. Estonian Landrace had significantly longer carcasses, than Finnish Yorkshire and crossbred pigs. Breed had no significant influence to pH and boiling loss. Best influence to meat quality gave EL and H breed
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