Environmental enrichment to improve pig welfare. A Practice Abstract by the mEATquality project highlights that the right type, amount, and frequency of renewal of environmental enrichment can significantly improve pig welfare. Find the full Practice Abstract here: https://meatquality.eu/training-materials/

mEATquality at EMAC 2025
At the 54th EMAC Conference in Madrid, the mEATquality project hosted a well-attended session on consumer preferences for sustainable meat.
We shared insights from three consumer studies on:
Blockchain and trust
Visual cues at point-of-sale
How information affects taste perception
The session sparked a great discussion on the ethics of promoting “better” meat vs. reducing consumption.
Learn more about this event: https://meatquality.eu/media/

La ventilación natural puede ser una gran aliada para mejorar el bienestar animal, reducir costes energéticos y adaptarse a las exigencias legales. Sin embargo, su eficacia depende de múltiples factores como la ubicación de la granja, los vientos dominantes, la orientación solar o la hermeticidad de las instalaciones.


En el blog de Zona Porcino compartimos 𝟏𝟎 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 prácticas para optimizar el diseño y el manejo de la ventilación natural en naves porcinas, teniendo en cuenta tanto los principios técnicos como los nuevos retos productivos y climáticos.


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At the Agro-Livestock Fair of Valle de los Pedroches, we proudly presented the latest developments from the EU-funded #mEATquality project — advancing sustainability, animal welfare, and meat quality in European pig farming.
During our session, “mEATquality Project: Meat Quality, Sustainability & Animal Welfare in European Extensive Pig Farming”, we discussed powerful tools like the Sustainability Calculator and Life Cycle Analysis.
Key Insight: Iberian acorn-fed pigs raised in the dehesa ecosystem not only deliver exceptional meat quality — they also contribute to a carbon-negative