Pig genetics for sustainable and quality pork production (mEATquality Practice Abstract) (original) (raw)

{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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Document available online at: https://meatquality.eu/training-materials/

Summary

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:	Englishswinehttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_7555Englishanimal healthhttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_431Englishanimal breedinghttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_423Englishanimal geneticshttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_49986Englishdisease controlhttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_2327Englishmeat qualityhttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_12459Englishsustainabilityhttp://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, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/57479
Project ID:	OFK
Deposited By:	Rüger, Madelaine Lea
ID Code:	54539
Deposited On:	21 Dec 2024 17:02
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2026 16:48
Document Language:	English, German/Deutsch, Danish/Dansk, Dutch/Nederlands, Italian/Italiano, Polish/Polski, Spanish/Español
Status:	Published

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