Carcass and meat quality is not affected in pigs fed non medicated diets
The use of antibiotic free diets for growing pigs does no effect carcass and meat quality.
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Pork Quality Initiative: What Ever Happened To Old Fashioned Taste And Tenderness?
Pork Quality Initiative - What Ever Happened To Old Fashioned Taste And Tenderness? - PORK Academy - Everett L. Forkner, Owner and President of Forkner Farms Inc., from the 2017 World Pork Expo, June 7 - 9, 2017, Des Moines, IA, USA.
CRISPR to make a reduced-fat pig
UCP1 KI pigs are a potentially valuable resource for agricultural production through their combination of cold adaptation with reduced fat deposition.
Argentina: the veterinarians’ role in the inspection of abattoirs is being evaluated
The National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality explained to representatives of the Ministry of Modernisation the important role of this tool in the hands of the State.
Evaluating low-protein diets for heavy pigs on quality characteristics of dry-cured ham
Environmental impact of heavy pig may be reduced by lowering CP content diets with balanced AA profile without affection ham quality.
Organic food: green light for fresh EU rules
New rules to increase consumer trust in organic foodstuffs and unleash the sector′s potential for growth were approved by the Agriculture Committee on Wednesday.
Philippines: Government to review proposed meat-inspection fee increase
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol said the goal of the TWG is to determine a 'reasonable' rate hike that would be acceptable to both the NMIS and industry players.
Fasting pigs before slaughter
This is one of the parameters that must be established between producers and the meat industry as it affects food safety, animal welfare and meat quality.
USDA requests comments on proposed revision to pork grade standards
The last revision to the pork standards occurred in 1985.
Influence of the inflammatory status of entire male pigs on their pubertal development and fat androstenone
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a subclinical inflammation on the pubertal development of boars and hence on fat androstenone.
Thailand’s livestock associations oppose opening pork market to US
Thailand’s 12 livestock and agriculture associations have voiced concerns over the negative impact on Thai farmers if the government opens the pork market to the US.
Composition of longissimus muscle in late-stage finishing pigs is lysine dependent
Lysine deficient diets at the end of the fattening period may promote intramuscular fat deposition affecting fatty acid composition.
Mexico, the USA and Canada agree on protecting animal health in North America
The representatives of the veterinary services of Mexico, Canada and the USA ratified their commitment for keeping the health status in the region with the aim of providing confidence regarding the health certifications.
FVE opinion on aspects related to ante mortem and post mortem tasks
FVE comments on criteria and conditions for derogating from basic requirement of meat inspection carried out by the official veterinarian under article 18 (7) and 18 (8) of Regulation EU n. 625/2017.
Hypor Partners with Biotronics to Improve Accuracy and Safety in Ultrasound Scanning
BioQStation is a new product under development that integrates the BioSoft Toolbox II with BioQscan autoprocessing technology and the BioPigLift.
Feeding sodium butyrate in the late finishing diets for Salmonella prevalence
Sodium butyrate supplementation in finishing diets may reduce Salmonella carriage, shedding and seroprevalence in commercial conditions.