Page 8 of articles about meat-quality

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.

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PorkAbstract

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.

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NutritionNews

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.

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HealthNews

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.

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ManagementArticle

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.

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Markets-EconomicsNews

USDA requests comments on proposed revision to pork grade standards

The last revision to the pork standards occurred in 1985.

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Genetics-ReproductionAbstract

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.

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PorkNews

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.

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NutritionAbstract

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.

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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.

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ManagementNews

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.

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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.

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NutritionAbstract

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.

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Sugar cane extract supplementation and meat quality improvement in growing-finishing pigs

Dietary sugar cane extract supplementation may promote enhanced oxidative stability and improve meat quality in growing finishing pigs.

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Genetics-ReproductionAbstract

Evaluation of producing and marketing entire male pigs

Farms with appropriate management, feeding and housing conditions have reduced levels of mounting and aggressive behaviour.

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HealthNews

New EU reference laboratory for foodborne viruses

On 16 December 2016 the Commission launched a call for applications to select and designate an EU reference laboratory in the field of foodborne viruses.