Effect of an Outdoor Access System on the Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Muscle Meat Quality of the Prestice Black-Pied Pig Breed.

The effect of an outdoor-access vs. conventional indoor system on the growth, carcass characteristics, and muscle (LL) meat quality was evaluated in 24 Prestice Black-Pied pigs, during the growing-finishing period. Two groups received the same complete diet and were housed separately under conventional indoor conditions, with only one group having full access to pasture (350 m/pig).

The influence of organic production on food quality - research findings, gaps and future challenges.

Although several meta-analysis studies have been published comparing the quality of food derived from organic and non-organic origin, it is still not clear if food from organic production per se can guarantee product-related added value to consumers. This paper aims to summarize the status quo in order to identify research gaps and suggest future research challenges. Organic food is described according to a quality model already published.