Tail-biting in pigs is subject of new research commissioned by Flemish Government
The research is part of the transition to pig farming without tail docking.
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Pork is tougher and less tasty than before
Many factors influence meat quality. One is the amount of intramuscular fat (marbling in the meat) which has a major influence on taste.
Steering meat quality via breed (choice) and sex
Eline Kowalski investigated how to measure and improve meat quality and pork processing attributes (technological quality), taking the profitability of pig production as well as the recent ban on surg...
Renewable energy tech for livestock production
Tractors running on biogas? Electricity and heat from solar panels? Heat from a heat pump? The recently-started Horizon 2020 project RES4LIVE aims at replacing fossil fuels on livestock farms with cos...
Feasible business strategies to reduce boar taint
Reduction effects of modified feed and immunocastration on the prevention of boar taint
Alternatives to castrating pigs without anesthesia are gradually finding their way into Europe.
No one alternative has emerged regarding surgical castration of piglets without anesthesia
Reducing ammonia and especially odor emissions from the pig house by adapted ventilation
By conducting research into air flows and ventilation in pig houses, the odor was reduced by 34% and the ammonia emission by 11%.
Disinfectants in the livestock shed do not cause resistant bacteria
In order to prevent and combat animal diseases, stables and their surroundings must be disinfected on a regular basis.
Improved methodology for detection of antibiotic residues in milk and meat
ILVO and Ghent University have set up an analytical method for antibiotic residues in milk and meat matrices that are faster, cheaper, and at least as easy and reliable than what already exists.