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J. Anim Sci. 1973. 37:18-26.
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Evaluation of Purebreds and Two-Breed Crosses in Swine: Feedlot Performance and Carcass Merit1

R. K. Johnson, I. T. Omtvedt and L. E. Walters

Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station, Stillwater and U.S. Department of Agriculture, El Reno 74074

Abstract

FEEDLOT performance of 941 barrows and gilts and carcass traits of 190 barrows of purebreds and crossbreds of the Duroc, Hampshire and Yorkshire breeds were evaluated for differences between purebreds and reciprocal crosses and for heterosis. Purebred and crossbred litters were farrowed contemporaneously at the Ft. Reno Experiment Station in the 1971 spring and fall farrowing seasons.

Rather distinct differences between the pure breeds were evident for most traits. In general, Durocs gained weight more rapidly than Hampshires and Yorkshires while Yorkshires were the most efficient pure breed. Hampshire barrows had less backfat, more loin eye area and more total yield of lean cuts than Duroc or Yorkshire barrows, however Duroc barrows were superior to the other breeds for quality scores of marbling, firmness and color.

Heterosis, defined as significant deviation from the average of parental breeds, was found for average daily gain on test (10.2%), age at 100 kg (5.2%) and average daily feed intake (5.9%).

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1 Journal Article 2566 of the Agricultural Experiment Station, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. Research conducted by the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (Project 1444) in cooperation with Animal Science Research Division, Agricultural Research Service, U.S.D.A.






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