Meat and meat products currently represent an important source of protein in the human
diet, and their quality varies according to intrinsic and extrinsic parameters that can …

Stress inevitably occurs from the farm to abattoir in modern livestock husbandry. The effects
of stress on the behavioral and physiological status and ultimate meat quality have been …

This study investigated the effects of resveratrol (0, 300, 600 mg/kg) on meat quality, muscle
fiber characteristics and antioxidative capacity of finishing pigs. The results showed that …

Animal growth performance and quality of pork depend on the interactive effects of pig
genotype, rearing conditions, pre-slaughter handling, and carcass and meat processing …

The present paper reviews the available information on the eating quality of pork from the
perspective of production systems considered at farm level. Among the specifications …

This review has been developed as part of the mEATquality project with the main objective
to examine the types of extensification practices used in European pig husbandry and their …

This paper aims to critically analyse and synthesise existing knowledge concerning the use
of environmental enrichment and its effect on behavior, physiology and performance of pigs …

Genetic selection and better control of the environment of the pigs have resulted in
increased production levels concerning both reproduction and growth. Such high …

Residual feed intake (RFI) is defined as the difference between the observed feed intake
and that expected based on requirements for maintenance and production. A divergent …

This study assessed the effects of season on health, behaviour, physiological stress
parameters, and carcass and meat quality in a total of 480 slaughter pigs. The following …