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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…

Energy 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…

Development 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…

Labour 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…

Trends 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…

Prospects 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…

Growth 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…

Influence of bowl drinker flow rate on water consumption and wastage by pigs from weaning to slaughter

Poster. Two experiments were carried out to determine the influence of bowl drinker flow rate on water consumption and wastage by growing‐finishing pigs. The first trial involved two batches of…

A simplified method of measuring greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions in pig grower-finisher barns

Levels of GHG and ammonia emissions can be determined by continuously measuring concentrations in barn rooms during the entire fattening period. However, the high investment of time and money required…