Western Research and Demonstration Farm
Authors: Peter Lammers (University of Wisconsin–Platteville) , Chris Beedle (Iowa State University)
Providing market pigs rest prior to harvest, or lairage, may impact pork quality, but the effects are not always consistent. The relative impact of lairage on pork quality is dependent upon multiple transport, handling, and environmental conditions that may be unique to individual harvesting facilities. The impact of overnight lairage on carcass characteristics of pigs raised in bedded hoop barns was evaluated in August 2021.
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How to Cite: Lammers, P. & Beedle, C. (2022) “Overnight Lairage May Impact Pork Quality”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2021(1).