Computer image analysis for measuring lean and fatty areas in cross-sectioned dry-cured hams

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 82, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 808-815

  Carnier, P ^a   Gallo, L ^a   Romani, C ^a   Sturaro, E ^a   Bondesan, V ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PADOVA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Computer Image Analysis; Fat; Ham; Pigs; Repeatability; Reproducibility

Indexed keywords

SUS SCROFA;

EID: 2342572278     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ansci/82.3.808     Document Type: Article

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