{Tool} Pig genetics for sustainable and quality pork production (mEATquality Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Reyes-Palomo, Carolina; Sanz-Fernández, Santos; Hernández, Pablo; Díaz-Gaona, Cipriano and Rodríguez-Estévez, Vicente. Issuing Organisation(s): Universidad de Córdoba. (2024)
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Summary in the original language of the document
Genetic selection aims to improve pork quality and enhance feed efficiency (feed conversion ratio (FCR) and growth rate) and pigs' natural disease resistance, allowing for increased productivity with fewer inputs. This boosts economic profitability and reduces the environmental footprint of pork production. In this Practice Abstract you find practical recommendations and tipps for on-farm application.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Optimised pig genetics to address sustainability, disease reisstance and environmental impact. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | There are many pig breeds and crosses available on the market. Still, each production system requires its own type of animal, especially if pigs are raised outdoors, grazing on natural resources, or using by-products or waste from the human food industry. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Optimised genetics in pigs is key for the ongoing sustainability and quality of pork production, as well as to address challenges such as disease resistance and environmental impact. |
| Country: | Spain |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Keywords: | swine, animal health, animal breeding, animal genetics, disease control, meat quality, sustaianability |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English swine http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7555 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 English animal breeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_423 English animal genetics http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_49986 English disease control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2327 English meat quality http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_12459 English sustainability http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_33560 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Breeding and genetics Animal husbandry > Production systems > Pigs |
| Research affiliation: | Spain > University of Cordoba European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge European Union > Horizon 2020 > mEATquality |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54539, https://meatquality.eu/, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54538, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54537, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54533, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54532, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54531, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54530, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54529, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54528 |
| Project ID: | OFK |
| Deposited By: | Rüger, Madelaine Lea |
| ID Code: | 54539 |
| Deposited On: | 21 Dec 2024 17:02 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Dec 2024 17:02 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
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