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Genetic relationship between a new feeding pattern trait and performance traits

  • J M McSweeny
  • , S Hermesch
  • , R E Crump
  • , B G Luxford

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Abstract

Pigs adapt their feeding patterns to the level of feed restriction by modifying their feed intake in the early hours of the day (McSweeny et al, 2003). This observation led to the investigation of a new feeding-pattern trait, defined as the percentage of the total daily feed intake eaten between midnight and 0600 h (P6AM). This trait (μ=35%) is specific to the feeding system studied and may provide additional information for genetic improvement of performance traits. The aim of this experiment was to estimate genetic correlations between P6AM and economically important traits.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Ninth Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association (APSA)
EditorsJ E Paterson
Place of PublicationWerribee, Australia
PublisherAustralasian Pig Science Association Inc
Pages70-70
ISBN (Print)0957722621
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2003
EventAPSA 2003: 9th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association - Fremantle, Australia
Duration: 23 Nov 200326 Nov 2003

Publication series

NameManipulating Pig Production
PublisherAustralasian Pig Science Association, Inc
Number9
ISSN (Electronic)1324-9177

Conference

ConferenceAPSA 2003: 9th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association
CityFremantle, Australia
Period23/11/0326/11/03

Keywords

  • Animal Breeding

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