The project is carried out as a dissertation (Dipl.Ing. Philipp Nagel) in collaboration with the Institute of Livestock Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences.

1. Food safety of organically produced pork:

Feeding ensiled basic feed or a probiotic is intended to support the intestinal flora of fattening pigs. This could reduce the adhesion of pathogenic germs through competitive displacement. This could disrupt the reproduction of Salmonella, E. coli and other gram-negative pathogens.

2. Animal health:

The stabilization of the intestinal flora has a positive effect on the organism as pathogenic bacteria are inhibited in their development. Probiotics are used to improve intestinal health. Since the intestine is also the seat of important centers of the immune system, it can be concluded that resistance to invading bacteria improves.

3. Meat quality and fat consistency:

The influence of feeding silages on carcass quality is examined. For this purpose, samples of the longissimus dorsi muscle are examined for flesh color, dry matter and intramuscular fat content. In addition, the melting point of the back fat is determined.

4. Economic criteria:

Based on the data collected in the feeding trial, the contribution margin and production costs per kg of carcass are calculated.