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Microwave technology is a potential tool for the genetic selection of carcase composition in lamb

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Abstract

Selection for the breeding objective trait of lean meat yield percentage in lamb is currently achieved using correlated live animal measures (e.g. weights and ultrasound scans) and carcase measures (hot carcase weight, C-site fat depth and GR tissue depth) (Mortimer et al. 2017). The collection of the carcase composition traits is currently a labour intensive and expensive process. Microwave technology is being investigated as an alternative tool to measure the carcase traits more easily in a commercial processing environment (Marimuthu et al. 2020). This study explores the potential to select for carcase composition using microwave predictions of C-site fat depth.
Original languageEnglish
Pageslxxxi-lxxxi
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventAAAS 2021: 33rd Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences - Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Australia
Duration: 1 Feb 20213 Feb 2021

Conference

ConferenceAAAS 2021: 33rd Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences
CityFremantle, Australia
Period1/02/213/02/21

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