Effects of Protein Restriction on Performances and Meat Quality of Cinta Senese Pig Reared in an Organic System

In lean genotypes, protein restriction during growing increases intramuscular fat content without affecting the overall carcass fatness. The present study aims to assess the feasibility of applying this feeding management on an obese pig, the Cinta Senese, since obese genotypes are characterized by...

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Main Authors: Chiara Aquilani, Francesco Sirtori, Oreste Franci, Anna Acciaioli, Riccardo Bozzi, Antonio Pezzati, Carolina Pugliese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/6/310