Fat quality is an important component of overall pork quality and consumer acceptance of pork, but, prior to this research, little was known about genetic differences, relationships amongst...
Long-term selection for increased lean has come at the expense of meat quality traits, namely IMF percentage, objective loin color, and eating quality traits such as flavor and off-flavor. Results...
In order to remain competitive in the future, it is important that pork producers develop a way to differentiate their product. Fresh pork quality is continuing to become increasingly important and...