Pre-Slaughter Sources of Fresh Meat Quality Variation: The Case of Heavy Pigs Intended for Protected Designation of Origin Products

Pre-Slaughter Sources of Fresh Meat Quality Variation: The Case of Heavy Pigs Intended for Protected Designation of Origin Products

This study focused on loin quality in Italian heavy pigs intended for the production of PDOs (Protected Designation of Origin) products, and investigated the pre-slaughter factors which negatively affect the quality of fresh meat. Data were collected on 44 shipments (loads) of pigs. Shipments were c...

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Main Authors: Luca Sardi, Alessandro Gastaldo, Marzia Borciani, Andrea Bertolini, Valeria Musi, Anna Garavaldi, Giovanna Martelli, Damiano Cavallini, Eleonora Nannoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
animal welfare
transport
stress
pigs
meat quality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2386

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