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Comparison of Seven Ultrasonic Techniques for In Vivo Estimation of Pig Carcass Composition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 November 2017

C M Yates  and
M G Owen
C M Yates
Affiliation:
Meat and Livestock Commission, PO Box 44, Winterhill House, Snowdon Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 1AX
M G Owen
Affiliation:
Meat and Livestock Commission, PO Box 44, Winterhill House, Snowdon Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 1AX
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There are now many ultrasonic techniques, some capable of measuring fat depth, muscle depth and muscle area, which could be used to improve selection for breeding. An evaluation of seven techniques was conducted by the Meat and Livestock Commission to enable users to select the most appropriate technique based on accuracy, practicality and cost.

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Pigs
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1993: Winter meeting , March 1993 , pp. 135
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1993

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