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Table 1 Descriptive statistics for growing Duroc pigs

From: Selection for feed efficiency using the social effects animal model in growing Duroc pigs: evaluation by simulation

Trait

Abbreviation

Number of observations

Min

Mean

Max

SD

Average daily gain, kg/day

ADG

1144

0.22

0.82

1.07

0.09

Backfat thickness, mm

BF

1144

6.44

18.19

32.74

4.40

Feed conversion ratio, kg/kg

FCR

1144

2.07

2.77

3.89

0.24

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Genetics Selection Evolution

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