Effects of slaughter weight and sex on carcass traits and meat quality of Casertana pigs reared outdoors

The effects of different slaughter weights (W) and sex (S) on carcass traits and longissimus dorsi meat quality (pH, WHC, colour, cholesterol and collagen) of Casertana pigs were studied. Thirty-six pure breed Casertana pigs, 24 barrows (B) and 12 gilts (G), were evaluated in a 2x2 factorial design...

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Main Authors: A. Manchisi, M. Gambacorta, F. Pilla, K. Paolone, C. Cavone, G. Maiorano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-04-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/1618