Genetic relationship between a new feeding pattern trait and performance traits

Author(s)
McSweeny, J M
Hermesch, S
Crump, R E
Luxford, B G
Publication Date
2003
Abstract
Pigs adapt their feeding patterns to the level of feed restriction by modifying their feed intake in the early hours of the day (McSweeny et al, 2003). This observation led to the investigation of a new feeding-pattern trait, defined as the percentage of the total daily feed intake eaten between midnight and 0600 h (P6AM). This trait (μ=35%) is specific to the feeding system studied and may provide additional information for genetic improvement of performance traits. The aim of this experiment was to estimate genetic correlations between P6AM and economically important traits.
Citation
Proceedings of the Ninth Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association (APSA), p. 70-70
ISBN
0957722621
Link
https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/10398
Language
en
Publisher
Australasian Pig Science Association Inc
Series
Manipulating Pig Production
Title
Genetic relationship between a new feeding pattern trait and performance traits
Type of document
Conference Publication
Entity Type
Publication

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