Dressed and undressed weight in naturally bred wild boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>): The possible influence of crossbreeding

Grubešić, Marijan; Konjević, Dean; Severin, Krešimir; Hadžiosmanović, Mirza; Tomljanović, Kristijan; Mašek, Tomislav; Margaletić, Josip; Slavica, Alen

doi:10.1556/aalim.40.2011.4.10

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“…Summarizing the data published in Polish by different authors [24], the carcass yields of wild boars harvested in Poland ranged between 59.9 and 74.3% (skin contributed 15.7-29.4% of the initial weight) and increased with body weight. Comparable values for piglets (<1 year; 75.1-77.4%), yearlings (1-2 years; 73.7-79.6%), sub-adults (2-3 years; 74.9-80.1%), and adults (63.2-81.9%) were reported for wild boars hunted in Croatia and for wild boar × wild pig crosses (76.5-78.6%) hunted in the United States of America [81].…”

Section: Carcass Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Use of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) as a Sustainable Alternative in Pork Production

Lestingi

2023

Animals

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Pork production involves several sustainability issues. The recent increase in the natural wild boar population and the possibilities of its breeding to produce meat and for sport hunting have revived attention on this wild species. The most important factors that could account for its expansion and niche invasion are briefly summarized with the scientific opinion on management strategies. The information available to date on the quantitative, nutritional, and sensory characteristics of wild boar meat is reviewed to highlight its potential, if properly managed, as a sustainable option in meat production. This review reports on the opportunity of using wild boar meat in processed products and the need for research on processing qualities and acceptability for different final products. Above all, this review suggests that wild boar can be considered a sustainable alternative to meet the animal protein demand, as it can be established in marginal areas where it is already adapted to the environment, representing an interesting addition to traditional zootechnics.

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Section: Carcass Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 96%