While the frequency
of the PSE status in the BF was similar for pigs held at 12°C and 20°C and 9% higher at
35°C the incidence of this meat category in SM and LD was respectively 9% and 7%
higher at 20°C than at 12°C increasing to 13% and 16% at 35°C. The higher incidence of
carcasses affected by the DFD status from pigs held at 2O”C/80% RH is difficult to explain
and might be related to any change on pig’s handling on the farm (perhaps, the fasting
period). T