Understanding mechanisms of gene-nutrient interaction in pigs

In this article, we consider the impact of individual pig genetic make-up in response to a specific dietary pattern and the influence of nutrient intake on gene expression. Intramuscular fat or marbling is an important pork sensory quality affecting consumer preference and premiums for pork. As a result, enhancing the marbling quality of pork is of major interest to swine nutritionists, breeders and geneticists for health and economic reasons. Several factors, such as the genetic make-up of t