Selection for feed efficiency
Feed is one of the largest costs in pork production; therefore, improving feed efficiency and lean accretion can increase producer profitability. Residual feed intake (RFI), a measure of feed efficiency is calculated as the difference between an individual animal’s observed and expected feed intake given metabolic body weight, rate of growth, and backfat.
Genetically selective breeding for RFI
Improved feed efficiency can support industry competitiveness, reduce the demand on global feed re
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