• 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