Browsing ARTICLES CIENTÍFICS by Author "Mainau, Eva"
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Effect of sex and RYR1 gene mutation on the muscle proteomic profile and main physiological biomarkers in pigs at slaughter
Oliván, Mamen; González, Joel; Bassols, Anna; Díaz, Fernando; Carreras, Ricard; Mainau, Eva; Arroyo, Laura; Peña, Raquel; Potes, Yaiza; Coto-Montes, Ana; Hollung, Kristian; Velarde, Antonio (Meat Science, 2018-03-27) Benestar Animal; Qualitat i Tecnologia AlimentàriaGender and RYR1 gene mutation might have an effect on the muscle metabolic characteristics and on the animal's stress at slaughter, which could influence the process of muscle-to-meat conversion. ... -
Environmental and Management Factors Affecting the Time Budgets of Free-Ranging Iberian Pigs Reared in Spain
Martínez-Macipe, Míriam; Mainau, Eva; Manteca, Xavier; Dalmau, Antoni (Animals, 2020-05-05) Benestar AnimalUnderstanding the natural behaviour of pigs in free-range conditions facilitates interpretation of their behaviour in intensive conditions. Studying six different farms over two years at different seasons, ... -
Is There a Link between Vomeronasalitis and Aggression in Stable Social Groups of Female Pigs?
Asproni, Pietro; Mainau, Eva; Cozzi, Alessandro; Carreras, Ricard; Bienboire-Frosini, Cécile; Teruel, Eva; Pageat, Patrick (Animals, 2022-01-26) Benestar AnimalThe vomeronasal organ (VNO) is a bilateral chemosensory structure strongly involved in animal behaviour, thanks to its sensory epithelium (VNSE) that detects pheromones. Experimental VNO lesions can ... -
Sex differences in group composition and habitat use of Iberian free-range pigs
Dalmau, Antoni; Martínez-Macipe, Míriam; Manteca, Xavier; Mainau, Eva (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020-12-03) Benestar AnimalThe aim of the present work was to study group size, group composition and habitat use of Iberian pigs along the year when reared outdoor. This consists of a regimen in which animals are reared free ...