Technological, nutritional, and sensory meat quality may be influenced by multiple
interacting factors before and after slaughter. Reviewing the literature, it can be seen that …

Pig welfare constitutes a strategic pillar of sustainability within the pork industry.
Consequently, there is a need to identify, develop and/or validate indicators for assessing …

The present paper describes the main procedures used to slaughter fowl, pigs, calves and
adult cattle, sheep, and farmed fish, starting on the farm and ending with the death of the …

Animal welfare issues are becoming increasingly prominent in animal production, for both
economic and moral reasons. This book presents a clear understanding of the relationship …

The potential of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measurements early post mortem was
investigated to predict ultimate drip loss, colour, tenderness and intra-muscular fat of pork …

ABSTRACT A total of 120 crossbred [synthetic line×(Large White× Landrace)] pigs
(castrated males and females) were used to evaluate the influence of rearing conditions for …

Conventional husbandry systems for pork production are scrutinized by members of the
general public as well as the scientific community. As a response, alternative forms of pig …

Effects of triticale diets on pig performance and pork quality were evaluated in summer and
winter. Diets were: corn-soy, 40% triticale, or 80% triticale. Pigs (72kg) were fed 49d. Loins …

The effect of raising pigs outdoors or conventionally in a barren environment was
investigated with respect to behaviour during a 3 to 4 h journey and a 2 h lairage, blood …

Simple Summary Knowledge of stressful stimuli is a fundamental aspect to improve and
evaluate animal welfare. Animal stressors vary in function of, for example, housing, climate …