Abstract

Performance records of 275 boars, beginning at 65 and ending at 250 lbs., were analyzed to determine correlations of performance traits. Fastest growing boars were more efficient (r=-.49). In addition, faster gaining boars also tended to have more backfat (r=.20). Backfat thickness and feed efficiency were not related (r=.0l). Average daily gain from 65 to 220 lbs. was highly correlated with average daily gain from 65 to 250 lbs. (r=.92), which suggests that boars need not be tested to heavier weights. The feed/gain ratios during both test periods likewise were highly correlated (r=.82).; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 11, 1976

Keywords: Swine day, 1976, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution, no. 519-S, Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service), 283, Swine, Performance traits, Boars

How to Cite:

Conley, P. B., III, Orwig, T. W. & Hines, R. H., (1976) “Correlations for performance traits of growing boars”, Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports 1(10), 47-49. doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.5969