3 research outputs found
Meat of native pigs breeds as a raw material for traditional products obtained in Serbia and Poland
The global tendency to increase the productivity of livestock leads to the
displacement of native animal breeds by modern, selected breeds or production
lines that grow faster and are characterized by better meat yield. However, with an
increase in productivity, resistance to adverse environmental conditions decreases,
the morbidity of animals increases. An alternative are native breeds that are
adapted to local (often difficult) climatic conditions, are an important element of
the landscape and constitute an invaluable genetic resource for the population and
genetic variability. An example can be the native breeds of Serbian (Mangalica,
Moravka, Resavka) or Polish (Puławska, Złotnicka White, Złotnicka Spotted) pigs.
The aim of the study was to analyze the quality of meat and cold cuts from pigs of
the Mangalica and Moravka, as well as Puławska, Złotnicka White and Złotnicka
Spotted breeds. The meat of pigs of native breeds was characterized by very good
culinary and processing quality. Particularly noteworthy is the higher content of
intramuscular and intermuscular fat, which has a positive effect on the taste of cold
cuts and marbling of meat. The fatty acid profile of the fat of breeds kept in Serbia
was more favorable compared to Polish breeds - higher content of essential fatty
acids. Serbian and Polish cured meats differed in taste, color parameters and the
level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The Carpathians are the limit of the
variety of cold cuts, especially sausages
Enhancing piglet growth with live yeast: a nutritional supplement study
The study encompassed 135 piglets of the Large White breed and aimed
to evaluate the impact of a live yeast feed supplement on key production
parameters—namely, feed intake, average daily gain, and feed conversion—among
growing piglets. The trial spanned a total of 39 days, divided into two distinct
periods. The initial phase, lasting 28 days (from day 22 to day 49), was followed by
a shorter 11-day second phase (day 50 to day 60). Throughout the observation
periods, two distinct feed mixtures were employed, as outlined in Table 1. The
control groups were provided standard farm mixtures, while the trial groups
received the same mixtures supplemented with varying concentrations (3% and
4%) of the commercial live yeast dietary supplement, Biokvas-45. During the
initial period, statistical analysis indicated no significant differences (p>0.05)
across all three observed parameters between the groups. However, notable
disparities emerged during the second period. Specifically, feed intake (FI),
average daily gain (ADG), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) displayed variation
between the T1 and T2 groups. The T2 group exhibited particularly favorable
performance, achieving an impressive average daily gain of 563.24 g/d and a
commendable feed conversion ratio of 1.92 g/g. Considering the entirety of the
trial, the T2 group consistently outperformed the other trial groups in terms of
average daily gain, achieving a rate of 348.26 g/d. The results collectively indicate
that the incorporation of the dietary supplement Biokvas-45 holds promise as a
beneficial addition to the nutrition of growing piglets. However, further research is
warranted to comprehensively assess the supplement's effects on pigs during the
fattening phase. These findings contribute to a growing body of knowledge that
could potentially lead to more effective nutritional strategies for pig farming