Support for European animal welfare label
During the Informal Meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, the Minister's initiative for an EU-wide animal welfare label met with broad support.
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Germany: Industry discussion on the future of the meat industry
Federal and state governments and the meat industry discuss readjustment along the entire chain: improved animal welfare, fair prices, and better working conditions.
Physiological stress biomarkers for prediction of pork quality variation
Lactate dehydrogenase could help predict pork quality variation, while cortisol, alanine amino transferase, and albumin could be useful in prediction of carcass quality.
The effects of garlic and dandelion in growing-finishing pig diets on the performance, carcass traits, and fatty acid composition of pork
Garlic and dandelion powder supplementation might improve growth performance and the fat quality of meat.
The effects of a DHA-rich diet by microalgae supplementation on n-3 PUFA accumulation in growing-finishing pigs and pork quality
Dietary microalgae (Schizochytrium sp.) can increase muscle DHA concentration in growing pigs.
Meat quality from pigs fed tomato processing waste
The inclusion of tomato pomace in growing –finishing diets reduces intramuscular fat in pork while increasing the concentration of PUFA.
Back-to-back black swans are looking more like vultures
First ASF, now Coronavirus, back-to-back black swan events have rocked the global economy and troubled the global meat industry. How to face the next one?
The effects of feeding Hermetia illucens larvae on finishing pig growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality
The inclusion of H. illucens may increase the ADG of finisher pigs and improve their meat quality.
Information to consumers about the origin of food products
European legislation related to origin labelling of agricultural and food products should evolve to better meet consumer expectations.
Topigs Norsvin taste panel brings consumer preferences to breeding
Meat-eating quality is becoming more important. It is a differentiator for processors and retailers to set themselves apart in the market. The taste panel of Topigs Norsvin helps customers. It shows that Topigs Norsvin is committed to the final product: Tasty pork.
Sales to Asia continue to boost Brazilian pork exports
Pork exports to China increased by 81% in October.
Moringa leaf meal in finishing pigs’ diets: efects on performance and carcass composition
Inclusion of 6% moringa leaf meal positively modifies the fatty acid profile of pork meat.
Effect of lecithin and L-carnitine supplementation on pigs’ fatty acid composition and lipid-metabolic gene expression
Lecithin alone or combined with L-carnitine produces contrary effects on PUFA fat content.
The right combination of a brilliant concept and a robust pig
A passion for animals is of great importance in pig farming – something that is familiar to Edwin Elshof. A passion for animals, in particular pigs, is what inspired him to become a pig farmer and to carry on with the family firm.
Influence of an oregano and/or rosemary dietary supplementation on the antioxidant status and immune response in pigs
Oregano and rosemary dietary supplementation modulates immune response and improves polyphenol content in meat.
Impact of feeding dietary soy alternatives on physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of pork
Alternative protein sources, such as micro-algae or larval meals, do not compromise final pork quality traits.
