Components for crossbred boars production:
Duroc Pietrain Hampshire
Components for crossbred gilts production:
PLW PL Pulawska
The main effect of the breeds crossing is the improvement in desired performance traits in crossbreds in comparison to purebred animals and better pig production profitability.
Fattening and slaughtering performance levels
|
Breed |
Standardized daily gain |
Average backfat thickness |
Loin "eye" height |
Standardized lean meat content |
|
BOARS |
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|
hampshire x duroc |
827 |
8,5 |
66 |
62,5 |
|
hampshire x pietrain |
704 |
8,8 |
60 |
61,3 |
|
duroc x pietrain |
690 |
8,2 |
61 |
62,4 |
|
GILTS |
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|
PLW x PL |
625 |
10,4 |
57 |
59,2 |
|
pulawska x PLW |
591 |
12,9 |
53 |
56,3 |
|
pulawska x PL |
594 |
12,7 |
51 |
55,3 |