Environmental impact of the typical heavy pig production in Italy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.11.029
Abstract: The Italian pig sector is mainly focused on the production of heavy pigs used for the traditional dry-cured hams. At slaughter a minimum of 160 kg and 9 months age are required to comply with the… read more here.
Keywords: pig; production; impact; heavy pig ... See more keywords
Genetic parameters of muscle fatty acid profile in a purebred Large White heavy pig population.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108057
Abstract: Semimembranosus muscle samples from 795 Large White heavy pigs were used to determine their intramuscular fatty acid composition and to estimate the heritability and the genetic correlations of these traits. Muscle fatty acids showed heritability… read more here.
Keywords: muscle fatty; fatty acid; fatty acids; large white ... See more keywords
Interface between Bats and Pigs in Heavy Pig Production
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DOI: 10.3390/v13010004
Abstract: Bats are often claimed to be a major source for future viral epidemics, as they are associated with several viruses with zoonotic potential. Here we describe the presence and biodiversity of bats associated with intensive… read more here.
Keywords: pig; production; bats pigs; heavy pig ... See more keywords