A genetic marker, Gentec – IGF2 with a major effect on muscle mass and fat deposition, has recently been identified. The effects of the Gentec - IGF2 marker on muscle mass and leanness are at least of the same magnitude of those reported for the halothane gene but without any of the well-known deleterious effects on meat quality and animal health observed for the halothane gene. The new marker is linked to a higher percentage of saleable meat in ham, loin and other lean cuts and all with reduced back fat thickness.

Recent research by the Gentec company shows that parent sows benefit from inheriting the negative gene (igf2-) from their father: they are more prolific and have an increased longevity

Parent sows are fatter but this will have no effect on the carcass quality of the slaughter pig.

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