Documentations
Ammonia emission during pig slurry storage : laboratory and pit results
Few studies have been already achieved on ammonia volatilisation during slurry storage. The originality of this work is the comparison of data obtained in laboratory conditions with data measured on…
Publié en 2002A study of sources of variation for the “structureless meat” default in fresh hams
In the context of the 23rd national test for the evaluation of terminal products, 1151 pigs from eight genetic types were scored for the presence of the “structureless meat” default…
Publié en 2002Factors involved in introducting sows
There is a consensus on the importance of introducing sows for maintaining healthy livestock. Introducing sows requires defining the health status of the sows and expectancies.The health status of the…
Publié en 2002Detailed chemical composition of pig feed and manure.
The analysis of the composition of pig manure for 22 elements enabled us to quantify its fertilising potential and toxicity hazards for the quantities usually spread. On the basis of…
Publié en 2002An experimental truck to study pig welfare during transport
The carefully designed fitting-out of this experimental truck and the results of tests will make it possible to improve the equipment of trucks for conventional transport.We emphasise the usefulness and…
Publié en 2002Tail docking and teeth cutting in piglets. Behavioural, zootechnical and health consequences
artial cutting of teeth in piglets (to prevent wounding of piglets and the udders of sows) and tail docking (to prevent tail biting) have lately been challenged. A behavioural, zootechnical…
Publié en 2002Facteurs de croissance et produits alternatifs en alimentation porcine : réglementation, modes d'action et conséquences technico-économiques
Les antibiotiques sont non seulement utilisés en élevage dans un but thérapeutique mais également incorporés à faible dose dans l'aliment avec un but strictement zootechnique d'amélioration des performances. Les mécanismes…
Publié en 2002Salmonella contamination of butchery pig transport vehicles and holding pens at slaughterhouses
All butchery pig transport vehicles and nearly half the alleys of holding pens at slaughterhouses are contaminated with Salmonella after use. They are therefore potential sources of Salmonella contamination for…
Publié en 2002Reduction of ammonia emissions : From the Geneva Convention to the Directive on Air
The Directive 96/61 concerns the prevention and reduction of pollution of air, soil and water. It gives emitters until 30 October 2007 to put in place the improved techniques that…
Publié en 2002Quality labels in pig production
Today more than 80% of pigs are produced under quality labels. All these guarantee at least the origin of the produce and its traceability, and some a mode of production.…
Publié en 2002Growth performance, carcass and meat quality of four local breeds
This study confirms the poor fattening performance of local breeds compared with improved breeds.Only the Blanc de l’Ouest pig stands out by its zootechnical performance, which lies between the three…
Publié en 2002Influence du type de revêtement et de litière utilisés dans les camions sur le bien-être et le confort des porcs charcutiers lors d’un transport de 16 heures
Le règlement CE 411/98 prévoit que les porcs puissent disposer lors du transport d’une litière appropriée garantissant leur confort et qui permette une évacuation adéquate des déjections. La quantité de…
Publié en 2002