Monthly variation in hog carcass traits

Selection Emphasis for Carcass Traits

Prediction of Carcass Composition Using Carcass Grading Traits in Hanwoo Steers

The prediction of carcass composition in Hanwoo steers is very important for value-based marketing, and the improvement of prediction accuracy and precision can be achieved through the analyses of independent variables using a prediction equation with a sufficient dataset. The present study was conducted to develop a prediction equation for Hanwoo carcass composition for which data was collecte...

Effect of Carcass Traits on Carcass Prices of Holstein Steers in Korea

The present study investigated the contribution of carcass traits on carcass prices of Holstein steers in Korea. Phenotypic data consisted of 76,814 slaughtered Holsteins (1 to 6 yrs) from all over Korea. The means for live body weight at slaughter (BWT), chilled carcass weight (CWT), dressing percentage (DP), quantity grade index (QGI), eye muscle area (EMA), backfat thickness (BF) and marblin...

Genetic Relationships Among Carcass Traits and Their Implications in SelectionPrograms

Comparative Assessment of Carcass Traits in Indigenous Chicken

A study was conducted to find out the differences in carcass traits among the Cobb-400, Vanraja, Aseel and Kadaknath Breeds of chicken. Cobb-400 showed significantly (P<0.05) higher live weight and dressing percentage than indigenous breeds (Vanrja, Aseel and Kadaknath) at the age of six week. Hot carcass weight as well as cold carcass weight were significantly (P<0.05) higher in comparison to ...