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Genetic Correlation Between Boars, Barrows and Gilts for Various Carcass Traits

Agriculture Canada Research Station, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Z7

Abstract

Data from 11 generations of a selection study were analyzed to estimate genetic correlations between boars and gilts, boars and barrows, and gilts and barrows for carcass traits in the Lacombe and Yorkshire breeds of swine. Genetic correlations were estimated to determine if genotype x sex interactions existed and to assess the need for separate genetic parameters for boars and gilts in selection response equations. Genotype x sex interactions were found for total carcass fat/kg of cold carcass weight, area of lean in the ham face/kg of cold carcass weight and percent lean in the ham face/kg of cold carcass weight. Carcass length, longissimus muscle area/kg of cold carcass weight percent ham of side and percent lean in the ham face did not have genotype x sex interactions. Selection based on pooled genetic parameters over sex were favored over selection based on separate genetic parameters regardless of the presence or absence of genotype x sex interactions.