Infrastructure for experimental research on pigs for sustainable meat production.

The aim of this project is to provide and facilitate access to pig experimental research facilities in Europe for research on sustainable pig production (from “from farm to fork” or “from farm to pork” including studies on feed technology, animal nutrition, animal health and welfare, livestock production systems, and environment impact of these systems. Through joint research activities, the project aims to improve the integrated services provided by the infrastructures of the network, and to pursue and reinforce the culture of cooperation between research infrastructures, academic research institutes, and industries. Further emphasis is put to establish a framework that ensures the long-term sustainability of the network and to develop novel means and know-how to optimise the participating facilities in collaboration with industrial partners (SMEs).