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Development of methods for detection of infectious hepatitis E in pork meat products and optimization of processing practices to reduce infectivity

What is the effect of current meat processing practices on the infectivity of HEV in high-risk pork meat products? Currently there is a lack of methods that allow to identify HEV contaminated food products and that determine the risk for public health. This project will contribute to the development of such methods.

Development of methods for detection of infectious hepatitis E in pork meat products and optimization of processing practices to reduce infectivity

Steering meat quality via breed (choice) and sex

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 surgical castration into account .

Zinc source for broilers affects performance, intestinal health and meat quality

Zinc source for broilers affects performance, intestinal health and meat quality

Zinc source for broilers affects performance, intestinal health and meat quality

Improved methodology for detection of antibiotic residues in milk and meat

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.

Variation in raw and cooked ham quality of pigs in Flanders: insight into the contribution of genetics and the potential of a minimal invasive measurement technique

Main research questionThe aim of this project was to get insight in the meat quality variation of sire and sow lines that currently form the genetic basis of our Flemish fattening pigs. The unique aspect of this project was that the meat quality was determined on both fresh meat and high-quality cooked ham.

Free webinar: “Applications of spectral sensors: fast and contactless measurements in agrifood”

Cases from the animal feed, dairy, meat and plant-based food sectors will be explored, as well as others that could be developed. If you are curious about the feasibility of a possible new application, the Food Pilot offers support in the form of advice, small scale set-ups for testing, and modeling.

Sustainability in pork production with immunocastration

After slaughter, their meat quality appears to score better on average in terms of taste, compared to other bears. There is some resistance to the idea of immunocastration on the European market, which means that pig farms are not yet embracing this alternative.

The welfare of broiler chickens produced in Brazil versus Belgium

Therefore, we decided to focus on Brazilian production units that export broiler meat to the European market.

Creating added value by stimulating desired animal behavior via music

Main research questionIn recent years, consumers, producers, meat processors and retailers have been paying increasing attention to animal welfare. To achieve higher welfare, the focus is often on adding positive (enriching) experiences for the animals, rather than removing negative experiences.

Internet of Food and Farm 2020

In total 33 use cases were set up in 5 sectors (arable, dairy, fruit, vegetables and meat), of which 14 were attracted halfway the project with an open call.