Volume
50
Issue
3
DOI
10.34068/joe.50.03.57
Abstract
Prediction equations for pork carcass lean percentage are widely used in Extension, teaching, and research. Prediction equations using carcass or live animal measurements are used in carcass contests, live animal evaluation, and marketing. Fat–free lean gain is used to estimate the daily lysine requirements for pigs in swine nutrition guides. The use of inaccurate equations has substantial economic impact. Extension specialists must make the effort to confirm the accuracy of the equations they recommend for use. Standards of prediction accuracy and biases must be developed to assure that accurate equations are developed and recommended for industry use.
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Recommended Citation
Schinckel, A. P., & Rusk, C. P. (2012). The Need for Accurate Prediction Equations for the Carcass Lean Content of Pigs. The Journal of Extension, 50(3), Article 57. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.50.03.57
