The Quality and Health-Promoting Value of Meat from Pigs of the Native Breed As the Effect of Extensive Feeding with Acorns

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Journal Animals (Basel)

Date 2021 Apr 3

PMID 33809152

Citations 11

Authors

Magdalena Szyndler-Nedza

Malgorzata Swiatkiewicz

Lukasz Migdal

Wladyslaw Migdal

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Abstract

The popularity of meat from animals of native breeds is growing all over the world, due to consumer belief regarding its higher quality compared to meat from industrial farm animals. In addition, the living conditions (welfare) are of great importance for consumers. We observed the effect of different ways of keeping and feeding pigs of the same conservative breed on the quality of meat and its health benefits. The aim of the study was to compare the meat quality from pigs of the native Złotnicka Spotted breed, fattened intensively or extensively (with conventional farm-produced compound feed and acorns). The meat from free-range pigs extensively fed on silage and small amounts of acorns was characterized by a higher content of fat, which acts as a carrier for flavor and juiciness, as well as higher monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) content ( ≤ 0.05) and lower atherogenic, thrombogenic, and peroxidability indices ( ≤ 0.05). It may be stated that the meat quality of the native pig breed is significantly dependent on the housing and feeding method. A more beneficial effect on the quality of meat and its dietetic value, as well as its susceptibility to rancidity, can be obtained throughextensive pig feeding with roughage and the addition of acorns.

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