Ultrasonic characterisation of B. femoris from Iberian pigs of different genetics and feeding systems

[EN] Ultrasonic velocity was used to characterise the differences in composition and texture of Biceps Femoris muscles from four batches of pigs of different genetics (Iberian and Iberian x Duroc) and feeding systems ("montanera" and concentrate). Significant differences (p
The authors acknowledge financial support from the "Ministerio de Educacion y Ciencia" in Spain (Projects RTA 2010-00029-004-02: CONSOLIDER - Ingenio 2010: CARNISENUSA (CSD2007-00016)) and the valuable advice of Professor Jesus Ventanas.