Presentation
Selection for Intramuscular Fat in Duroc Swine
Proceedings of the 29th Annual National Swine Improvement Federation Conference and Meeting
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Disciplines
Conference
29th Annual National Swine Improvement Federation Conference and Meeting
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Conference Title
29th Annual National Swine Improvement Federation Conference and Meeting
Conference Date
December 9-10 2004
Geolocation
(42.0307812, -93.63191310000002)
Abstract
Today’s U.S. pork industry is experiencing phenomenal growth as it continues to meet consumer demand and pork is the most widely eaten meat worldwide. Pork has proven to be a valuable protein source as Americans consume 66 lbs/person/year on a carcass disappearance basis (USDA, 2002 Agricultural Statistics). Pork production in the United States is also a vital part of the economy. Nearly 19 billion pounds of pork, with a retail value of $38 billion, was processed from about 97 million hogs in 2001. The U.S. pork industry is responsible for over $72 billion in total domestic economic activity. In addition, the pork industry adds over $27 billion of value to basic production inputs such as corn and soybeans (NPPC, 2003).
Copyright Owner
National Swine Improvement Federation
Copyright Date
2004
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
T. J. Baas, C. R. Schwab, N. L. Berry, K. J. Stalder, et al.. "Selection for Intramuscular Fat in Duroc Swine" Ames, IAProceedings of the 29th Annual National Swine Improvement Federation Conference and Meeting Vol. 29 (2004) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kenneth_stalder/194/
This proceeding was published as Baas, T. J., C. R. Schwab, N. L. Berry, K. J. Stalder, and D. W. Newcom. 2004. Selection for intramuscular fat in Duroc swine. 29th Proc. National Swine Imprv. Fed. Conf. Ann. Mtg. Ames, IA. Dec. 9-10. pp. 31-36. Posted with permission.