HIDE THICKNESS OF MARKET-WEIGHT SWINE AS AFFECTED BY LINE AND SEX
Two hundred and eighty purebred boar and gilt carcasses, representing two genetic lines and 143 crossbred boars, barrows, and gilts were measured for hide thickness at three anatomical locations. A breed difference in hide thickness was apparent. Boars had thicker hides than gilts in the purebred carcasses and gilts and barrows in the crossbred carcasses. Gilt carcasses generally had thicker hides than barrow carcasses. Consistent location differences were evident in the purebred carcasses. Key words: Swine, carcasses, hides, skins, thickness, grading
1987 ◽
Vol 67
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pp. 929-939
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1970 ◽
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pp. 181-187
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1970 ◽
Vol 19
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