What type of carcass does a pig producer try and produce?

Question

What type of carcass does a pig producer try and produce?

Answer 1

They want a long lean pig.  One that has heavy hams and a long loin for a lot of high priced pork chops.  They are shooting for a heavier pig, 250-300 lbs, than they used to (a 220 lb pig).  They want a leaner more muscular pig with less body fat.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

high quality lean muscle mass and low backfat

Answer 4

they really try to get a carcass that will produce the most meat with the least feed, and not too fat,nor too lean,  i like some fat on MY pork chops and bacon.

Answer 5

Much the same as any other animal grown for meat, good weight but lean and healthy... Bit like me really.