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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Main Authors: Fruzsina Albert, Mária Kovács-Weber, Ákos Bodnár, Ferenc Pajor, István Egerszegi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/2/259