Pork Quality
Pork Checkoff Research
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Quantifying Volatile Organic Compound Interaction With Particulate Matter For The Development Of Odor Transport Models
A method of extracting the organics adsorbed to dust particles was developed and tested with dust collected from two commercial hog growing operations. Five
aldehydes, one alkane, and hydrogen...
Animal Science - Breeding & Genetics
The effect of the hydrogen ion concentration evaluation mathematical methodology on genetic prediction and fixed effects estimation when assessing muscle quality in pork
Environment - Other
Interactive effect of crude protein reduction and fermentable fibers on nitrogen metabolism, ammonia utilization, and slurry composition in the growing pig
Interactive effect of crude protein reduction and fermentable fibers on nitrogen metabolism, ammonia utilization, and slurry composition in the growing pig
Forty-eight 50-kg barrows ((Yorkshire x Landrace) x Duroc) were allocated to one
of six dietary treatments in a randomized block design with four blocks. Each block
represented a time period. Each...
Characterizing ammonia emissions from swine farms in eastern North Carolina: Part 2 – Potential environmentally superior technologies for waste treatment
The need for developing environmentally superior and sustainable solutions for managing the animal waste at commercial swine farms in eastern North Carolina has been recognized in recent years....
Phosphorus stratification and potential for runoff loss following long term manure application
Understanding phosphorus (P) accumulation and stratification in surface soil following manure application is critical for runoff P loss abatement. The objectives of this study were to predict soil P...
Emissions of ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and odor before, during, and after slurry removal from a deep-pit swine finisher
It is a common practice in the midwestern United States to raise swine in buildings with under-floor slurry storage systems designed to store manure for up to one year. These so-called...
Influence of composts and liquid pig manure on CO2 and N2O emissions from a clay loam soil
Application of raw animal manure to agricultural land has resulted in environmental and health problems. Alternatives, such as composting, are now being developed to alleviate this situation....
Odor flux measurements at a facultative swine lagoon stratified by surface aeration
Odour-related complaints are a major concern of pork producers. Open manure storage and treatment facilities such as uncovered anaerobic treatment lagoons are a major contributor to odour nuisance....
