Documentations

Effects of diet complexity on weaning pigs' growth performance

Poster. The effects of diet complexity were assessed using 180 piglets weaned at 21 days old. A complex diet composed of 4 cereals (wheat, corn, barley and broken rice) and…

Farming conditions and practices linked to Salmonella prevalence in slaughter pigs

This study aimed at identifying farming conditions and practices linked to salmonella prevalence in slaughter pigs, both in 208 breeder-finisher and in 109 only-finisher herds. Salmonella serological status was determined…

Analysis of genetic variability of Spanish and French pig populations from paternity test data

Poster. Purebred males of the Spanish and French populations of this study are quasi systematically subjected to paternity control. Ten microsatellite markers are in common between analyses realised in Spain…

Farming conditions and practices linked to Salmonella prevalence in slaughter pigs

This study aims at precising farming conditions and practices linked to salmonella prevalence in slaughter pigs, both in 208 breeder-finisher and in 109 only-finisher herds. Salmonella serological status is determined…

Energy cost control in pig barn heating and ventilation

The scale of heat losses through pen walls makes it important not to cut corners on insulation and sealing quality. Ventilation-heating alone accounts for around 85% of total energy costs…

Hydrating pigs before loading : impact on carcass performance, meat quality and processability

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…

Mélodie - Un outil d'évaluation de l'impact environnemental des exploitations porcines

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Comportement des Salmonelles au cours du procédé de fabrication et de la conservation des saucissons secs de ménage

En 2006/2007, la prévalence des salmonelles en surface des carcasses de porcs se situait aux environs de 17,6 % (intervalle de confiance à 95 % égal à 11,8- 25,4 %).…

Impact of packaging mode on the livespan of pork meat in industrial consumer sales units

This study proposes a novel approach to assessing the impact of packaging on the microbiological spoilage of pork ribs in industrial consumer sales units.The comparison and monitoring of two packaging…

Nutritional values of glycerol for pork. Current status of available knowledge

The development of biofuel production may bring about an increase in the quantities of glycerol available for animal feed. This raw material, if it proves of interest economically, can be…

The downstream pork industry : energy efficiency analysis on industrial unit operations

Energy generates significant operating expenditure for meatsector businesses. The costs incurred through energy-related expenditure have risen sharply over the last five years. This study, led jointly between the ADIV and…

Filière porcine aval : analyse des performances énergétiques des opérations unitaires industrielles

L’énergie constitue un poste de charge conséquent pour les entreprises de la filière viande. Le coût lié aux dépenses en matière d’énergie a connu une augmentation importante ces 5 dernières…