Such as pigs eat: the rise and fall of the pannage pig in the UK.
J Sci Food Agric
; 93(9): 2076-83, 2013 Jul.
Article
de En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23553313
ABSTRACT
Mast-feeding systems once formed the mainstay of pork production across Europe, but have now largely been forgotten. One of the earliest farming practices, it allowed people to fatten pigs on an otherwise wasted resource. Mast feeding was vital in the ancient world Rome, Saxon England and the Normans all relied heavily on woodland pigs. As time and technology advanced, mast systems became outmoded and fell into disuse. However, recent public interest in improved animal welfare and sustainable agriculture, combined with anecdotal reports of improved flavour, has once again brought mast feeding into the spotlight. This article chronicles the changes in popularity and perception of mast-feeding systems throughout history, and uses the historical perspective to outline a possible future for woodland pigs.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Sus scrofa
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Régime alimentaire
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Élevage
Limites:
Animals
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Humans
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Europa
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Sci Food Agric
Année:
2013
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Royaume-Uni