Hydrating pigs before loading : impact on carcass performance, meat quality and processability
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Auteurs :
Chevillon P, Frotin P, Vautier A, Gault E
The primary objective of this study was to quantify the water consumption levels of pigs watered in the loading station according to two parameters: time at the trough and two currently predominant feeding systems.The second objective was to assess pig carcass weight losses according to whether they are watered, in order to gauge the benefits of watering.The third objective was to measure the effect of watering on meat quality.The results show that watering pigs at the loading play only had a positive effect on carcass weight under a feeder-fed system and if the pig farmer released the pigs at least 8 hrs before the truck was to arrive.Watering the pigs had no effect on meat quality (pH, colour) and little effect on overall yield as superior-quality hams.
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Titre :
Hydrating pigs before loading : impact on carcass performance, meat quality and processability
Date sortie / parution :
2009
Référence :
Viandes et produits carnés (FRA), Vol. 27, n° 1, janvier-février, p. 15-20
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Chef de projet - Spécialiste de la thématique du transport et de l'abattage-découpe
Ingénieur d’étude - Expert sur la qualité technologique des viandes
Formateur aux techniques d'élevage et d'abattage de porcs, porcs, bientraitance animale