Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Animal Sciences
W082-Permit Requirements For The Swine Industry, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
W082-Permit Requirements For The Swine Industry, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Animals/Livestock
No abstract provided.
Pb1606-Porcine Stress Syndrome, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1606-Porcine Stress Syndrome, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Animals/Livestock
P orcine stress syndrome (PSS) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder in pigs (6). The PSS condition is controlled by a defective gene which results in three possible genotypes (normal, carrier and positive). The PSS condition was first described by Topel et al. (38), who noted physically stressed, susceptible pigs would collapse in a shock-like state and die (Figure 1). Much attention has been given to how the PSS gene affects the muscle quality and performance of market hogs since its discovery. Increasing consumer and packer demand for lean meat has led to an increase in the use of terminal sires …