Seasonal Effects on the Performance of Finishing Pigs’ Carcass and Meat Quality in Indoor Environments
Most retailers in EU countries pay pig breeders for their animals’ lean meat percentage, which does not align fully with measures of pork quality (such as colour). In this study, we investigated the effects of season (summer vs. autumn) on finishing pigs’ performance, carcass characteristics, and me...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/259 |