Comparisons of carcass traits, meat quality, and serum metabolome between Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to compare the meat quality of Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs and to find the potential indicator in serum for superior meat quality. Six Shaziling and Yorkshire pigs at 30, 60, 90, 150, 210, and 300 d of age were selected to examine carcass traits, meat quality, and serum metabolome. The results showed that the body weight, carcass length, and loin eye area of Shaziling pigs at 150, 210, and 300 d of age were significantly lower than those of Yorkshire pigs (P < 0.05). Shaziling pigs at 150 and 300 d of age had significantly lower backfat thickness than Yorkshire pigs (P < 0.05). Compared with Yorkshire pigs, Shaziling pigs at all 6 ages had a lower lean percentage and a higher fat percentage (P < 0.05). At 60, 90, and 150 d of age, the post-mortem pH-de

SUBMITTER: Song B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8669263 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature