The Effects of the Rearing System, Genotype at the RYR1 Locus and Sex of Fattening Pigs on Selected Biochemical Blood Parameters and Concentrations of Cortisol and β-Endorphin
There has been a growing interest in alternative rearing systems, including free-range rearing. This is particularly important in the case of indigenous pig breeds, which are prized for the high quality of their meat and traditional products, and whose importance in the production of high-quality food is steadily incre...