Backfat and Loin Muscle Area Ultrasound Scanner

Product Features:

This instrument uses pulse-echo ultrasound technology.The probe emits high-frequency sound waves that penetrate tissue;echoes from different tissue interfaces(skin-fat,fat-muscle,muscle-bone)are received and processed to form a real-time cross-sectional image.Dedicated software allows precise on-image caliper placement for automated calculation of backfat and loin area.Its core value is the non-invasive,in vivo,real-time capture of key phenotypic data related to lean yield and carcass quality.Portability allows on-farm use.Durable probes withstand farm conditions,and measurements are accurate and repeatable,providing objective data for scientific breeding decisions.

Product Specifications:

A typical system includes a handheld main unit,one or more application-specific probes(e.g.,for the porcine P7 site),coupling gel,charger,and cables.Probe frequency determines imaging depth and resolution;a 5 MHz probe is common for pigs.The unit features image freeze,measurement calipers,and data storage for thousands of records.Measurement precision is at the millimeter level.Accompanying PC software manages data and,combined with pedigree information,can calculate Estimated Breeding Values(EBVs)to support selection in nucleus herds.

Product Applications:

Primarily used in performance testing of nucleus herds in pig and cattle breeding operations.A trained technician restrains the animal,shaves and applies gel to a specific site(e.g.,the P7 site in pigs),and scans with the probe.The resulting backfat and loin area data are key indicators for calculating lean percentage and feed efficiency.This data is fed into national or company genetic evaluation systems to identify and select breeding stock with superior genetics for leaner,more muscular offspring,continuously improving commercial carcass quality and profitability.Also used for pre-slaughter quality prediction and grading.