Documentations

A 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…

Factors 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…

Detailed 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…

An 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…

Tail 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…

Facteurs 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…

Salmonella 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…

Reduction 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…

Quality 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.…

Growth 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…

Influence 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…

Comparaison de différents systèmes d’abreuvement et analyse du comportement des porcs sur un transport de 24h

Aujourd’hui, la présence d’un système d’abreuvement en cours de transport dépend de la durée du trajet. Ainsi, la durée ne doit pas dépasser 8 heures dans un camion non équipé…