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Pork Priority Areas PORK PRIORITY AREAS FOR R&D The relationship between fatness (leanness) and reproduction of the sow Information and methodology to manage waste and effluent from piggeries and abattoirs Research into ways to mitigate the effects of climate change on pig production Appropriate infrastructure and equipment for optimal practices during product handling, transport and slaughtering of pigs New, rapid, sensitive and specific diagnostic tests that will reduce the time needed to detect and diagnose diseases New or adapted pig meat products on the market adhering to consumer preferences and buying patterns Decision support models developed for small and emerging pork production operations PORK RESEARCH PROJECTS ARE CATEGORISED UNDER 8 FOCUS AREAS 1 - Sustainable natural resource utilization 2 - Livestock production with global competitiveness 3 - Animal health and welfare 4 - Animal products quality and value adding 5 - Pork meat safety, quality and value 6 - Consumerism, market development and trade 7 - Livestock-based technology transfer and dissemination 8 - Climate change and sustainable livestock production Updated June 18