The influence of slaughter weight and sex on the muscle fibers formation in pigs

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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
The influence of slaughter weight and sex on the muscle fibers formation in pigs
Original language description
Muscle fiber characteristics can vary considerably in different muscle types depending on their function. There are many factors influencing the muscle fiber characteristics, such as the age, breed, hormones, sex, etc. The aim of this study is to assessthe effects of slaughter weight and sex on the muscle fibers characteristics in pigs. The study included a total amount of 216 pigs. After their slaughter the slaughter weight, lean meat share and the following muscle fibers characteristics were determined: the area, diameter, perimeter and circularity. All animals were divided into 3 groups (W1, W2, W3) according to their slaughter weight. The groups were characterised based on the carcass weight as W1 = 75.0kg, W2 = 87.4kg and W3 = 99.4 kg. The observed lean meat share was higher in the gilts than in the barrows and this difference increased with increasing carcass weight. Regarding the muscle fiber characteristics, in both barrows and gilts the monitored parameters (area, diameter, p
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Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
GG - Zootechnics
OECD FORD branch
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Publication year
2012
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

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