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Growth performance, carcass quality, and lipid metabolism in Krškopolje pigs and modern hybrid pigs

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Simple Summary:The Krškopolje pig has a reputation for being more resilient and having a lower protein requirement compared to modern breeds, which is important for sustainable agriculture.However, this difference needs to be proven by comparing the genotypes under the same conditions.The present study compares this indigenous Slovenian breed with modern hybrid pigs, investigating the effects of reduced dietary protein intake on growth and meat quality.Our research showed that dietary protein reduction in modern pigs led to a slight decrease in performance but not in Krškopolje pigs, confirming its lower protein requirement and better adaptability.Overall, the modern pigs grew faster and deposited more muscle, while the Krškopolje pigs deposited more fat.Their fat was also more saturated.The meat from Krškopolje pigs showed a better aptitude for processing into high-quality meat products.The results obtained can help farmers in rearing Krškopolje pigs more efficiently and thus preserve the breed and offer high-quality meat products.

Source: Repository of the University of Ljubljana (University of Ljubljana)

Authors: Škrlep, Martin, Poklukar Žnidaršič, Klavdija, Vrecl, Milka, Brankovič, Jana, Čandek-Potokar, Marjeta

Institutions: Agricultural institute of Slovenia, University of Ljubljana, University of Maribor

Language: English

Topic: Meat and Animal Product Quality

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission

OpenAlex ID: W6982154251

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