Documentations
Consumer acceptability of roasted pork meat from uncastrated male pigs sold cooked and sliced in the self-service department
The aims of this study were to: - test consumer perception of the smell and taste of, and their intention to re-use, 4 batches of cooked loin pork with the…
Publié en 2010Energy and greenhouse gases linked to the building of pig barns
An environmental assessment of farm buildings was made based on the available reference documents. The methodology was derived from a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) that evaluated the environmental impacts of…
Publié en 2010Development of a method for semi-quantitative visual monitoring of cleaning operations in farm barns
The scoring of visual cleanliness is both subjective and relatively inaccurate, and may vary significantly depending on the observer. The monitoring method that identifies total flora using an agar plate…
Publié en 2010Labour productivity in pig farms: European comparison and variation factors
Poster. Labour is the second largest cost item in pig production. Even if the working time per sow has decreased over the years, the dispersion around the average remains very…
Publié en 2011Trends in household purchases of pork products in different retail channels
Household food consumption patterns are influenced by many factors, most notably by consumer expectations, perceptions and buying behaviours. Using data from the Kantar Worldpanel, different indicators related to the purchases…
Publié en 2011Prospects of commodity feed markets: Prospective analysis of price differences of pig feed in the EU, USA and Brazil
Pig feed formulations depend on the local availability of raw materials. The comparison of grain and meal prices revealed a comparative advantage against the EU of $ 48 / t…
Publié en 2011Growth trends in Northern European pig production: the appearance of a new cross-border model
Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark are quickly becoming a single production area with geographical specialization of activities and significant cross-border exchanges of animals. The location of Germany facilitates trade. Its…
Publié en 2011