THE EAST BALKAN PIG – POSSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTION OF HEALTHY FOOD
Nadezhda Palova, Dimitrinka Krusheva, Yordan Marchev, Radka Nedeva, Jivko Nakev
Experimental Station of Agriculture, “Bulgaria” Square 1, 8300 Sredets, Bulgaria
napal@abv.bg
The article presents the opportunities and perspectives for the production of healthy food from East Balkan pig. A description of the breed has been made and important aspects of the technology for his breeding have been considered. This process is fully in line with the requirements for animal welfare and sustainable development of the environment and meets the consumers' demand for healthy food. His essential characteristics have been indicated in terms of the fattening and slaughtering qualities. Special attention is paid to the quality of the meat. A review of the regulations for the production of healthy products has been made. A brief flashback has been made of established delicacy high quality products that could satisfy the most refined tastes of consumers in respect of healthy foods.
Keywords: East Balkan pig; healthy food; organic farming; meatovi
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