Hampshires...
We maintain 50 pure hampshire sows.
We have tested for the napole gene since 2002. Our
two main Hampshires are napole negative and all our
females are tested and either negative or carrier
status. Following is results from our most recent
pork quality evaluation.
Winfield 14-3
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Peter Farms Pork Quality Evaluation
NSR Pork Quality Alliance |
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Purpose:
Evaluate differences between Peter Farms
RN-free Hampshire sire line and Control
hampshire sire line for pork quality traits
important to the retail market and consumer. |
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RN-free
Hampshire-Sired |
Control
Hampshire-Sired |
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Trait |
Industry Target |
Lot Average |
% Acceptable |
Lot Average |
% Acceptable |
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Pork Color Score |
2-3 |
2.78 |
100% |
2.30 |
100% |
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Loin pH |
>5.50 |
5.64 |
100% |
5.52 |
50% |
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Minolta L* |
<55 |
51.12 |
100% |
51.78 |
90% |
|
Marbling |
2 or > |
2.0 |
89% |
1.50 |
50% |
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