Abstract
Uniform performance is required for optimal use of resources within piggeries. Improving production flow benefits pig health, feed and housing efficiency, and overall management ease. A reduction in variability could assist in providing a high quality, consistent product to markets. Beneficial trends for production traits have been demonstrated (eg. Hermesch and Jones, 2010). However, there has been no examination of how the variability amongst animals for traits has changed over time. It was hypothesized that the mean and variation for backfat (BF, mm) and lifetime growth rate (LADG, g/day) have changed over time.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 207-207 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | APSA 2011: 13th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association - Adelaide, Australia Duration: 27 Nov 2011 → 30 Nov 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | APSA 2011: 13th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association |
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| City | Adelaide, Australia |
| Period | 27/11/11 → 30/11/11 |
Keywords
- Animal Breeding
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