Kropf, Donald H.Bergkamp, J.L.Berroth, J.N.2010-05-072010-05-072010-05-07http://hdl.handle.net/2097/4081Swine Industry Day 1969 is known as Swine Day, 1969This study compared various methods of evaluating carcasses. Data from 57 barrows on feeding trials for a barrow contest at the 1968 Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson were used.The barrows went on test weighing approximately 50 pounds each and were taken off feed individually at 200- 220 pounds, held off feed over night and slaughtered at the Kansas State University Meats Laboratory. Live weight was determined immediately before slaughter and carcass weight, after a 24-hour chill. Cutting time ranged from 24 to 120 hours post-mortem.SwineBarrowsCarcassConference paper