Improving pork: belly quality and shelf life

In this Topigs Norsvin podcast, Matt Schulte, Meat Scientist, and Grant Walling, Senior Service Geneticist and Head of the Meat Group, elaborate on two aspects of pork quality that can be influenced by genetics: Belly quality and shelf life. Based on recent research, it is possible to breed for thicker bellies without negative effects on fat quality. With breeding, it is possible to contribute through selection on pH, drip loss and fat quality. Listen to this podcast and learn how Topigs Norsvin contributes.