WelFarmers identifies good practices to improve pig welfare in the EU
An EU-funded project bringing together farmers, vets, advisors and researchers.
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Pig native breeds for outdoor farming
Pigs obtained by crossing local native breeds with conventional commercial
breeds are better adapted to the outdoor environment, compared to pigs of
conventional breeds.
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mEATquality (English) likes an article in pig333.com18-Jul-2025 (9 days ago)
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ABSTRACT: SWAP (Sow Welfare And Piglet Protection) / Temporary Confinement
Space Allowance and Flooring
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Pig genetics for sustainable and quality pork production
Optimised genetics in pigs is key for the sustainability and quality of pork production, as well as for addressing challenges such as disease resistance and environmental impact
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Agri-food industry by-products and functional additives for pig feeding
Food waste can be reduced by many tons per year and converted to valuable
feed for animals. A Practice Abstract by mEATquality project.
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Environmental enrichment to improve pig welfare. A Practice Abstract by the mEATquality project highlights that the right type, amount, and frequency of renewal of environmental enrichment can significantly improve pig welfare. Find the full Practice Abstract here: https://meatquality.eu/training-materials/
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The mEATquality project and the enhancement of the sustainability of acorn-fed Iberian pig production
Our latest article in “Cerdo Ibérico” highlights the findings from the mEATquality project on sustainable Iberian pig production.
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mEATquality at EMAC 2025
At the 54th EMAC Conference in Madrid, the mEATquality project hosted a well-attended session on consumer preferences for sustainable meat.
We shared insights from three consumer studies on:
Blockchain and trust
Visual cues at point-of-sale
How information affects taste perception
The session sparked a great discussion on the ethics of promoting “better” meat vs. reducing consumption.
Learn more about this event: https://meatquality.eu/media/
At the 54th EMAC Conference in Madrid, the mEATquality project hosted a well-attended session on consumer preferences for sustainable meat.
We shared insights from three consumer studies on:
Blockchain and trust Visual cues at point-of-sale How information affects taste perceptionThe session sparked a great discussion on the ethics of promoting “better” meat vs. reducing consumption.
Learn more about this event: https://meatquality.eu/media/ 
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likes a publication13-Jun-2025 (1 months 14 days ago)
La ventilación natural puede ser una gran aliada para mejorar el bienestar animal, reducir costes energéticos y adaptarse a las exigencias legales. Sin embargo, su eficacia depende de múltiples factores como la ubicación de la granja, los vientos dominantes, la orientación solar o la hermeticidad de las instalaciones.
En el blog de Zona Porcino compartimos 𝟏𝟎 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 prácticas para optimizar el diseño y el manejo de la ventilación natural en naves porcinas, teniendo en cuenta tanto los principios técnicos como los nuevos retos productivos y climáticos.
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En el blog de Zona Porcino compartimos 𝟏𝟎 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 prácticas para optimizar el diseño y el manejo de la ventilación natural en naves porcinas, teniendo en cuenta tanto los principios técnicos como los nuevos retos productivos y climáticos. ¡Lee el artículo completo!Ventilación natural en granjas porcinas: diez recomendaciones prácticasEl calor puede afectar negativamente al potencial productivo de los cerdos. En situaciones de estrés térmico por calor, el objetivo será conseguir una relación positiva cerdo-entor
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