IPEMA stands for Innovative Approaches for Pork Production with Entire Males and is an international research network. IPEMA is a COST action (CA 15215) supported by the European Union.
The aim of the COST action is to find general, region-specific or chain-specific solutions to facilitate the development of alternatives to surgical castration of piglets:
IPEMA is looking for integrated solutions taking into account Meat quality (Boar taint and other meat quality issues), Animal welfare, Management and production costs, Acceptance by stakeholders, consumers and citizens. The IPEMA overall objectives are:
Source: IPEMA
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Boars on the way is a collaboration of stakeholders from the Dutch pig sector, aiming to end castration of male pigs within the European Union. Members of the steering committee include the Dutch Pig Farmers Organisation (POV), Vion, Topigs Norsvin, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Dutch Organisation for the Protection of Animals.
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