Characterization of meat traits and fatty acids profile from Swallow-Belly Mangalitsa, Moravka pigs and their crossbreeds

Characterization of meat traits and fatty acids pro le from Swallow-Belly Mangalitsa, Moravka pigs and their crossbreeds. Autochthonous breeds are among the most valuable sources of high quality meat for local products. In a recent study, we have analysed meat and fatty acids pro le from Moravka, and Swallow-Belly Mangalitsa breeds, and from their crossbreed. Moreover, molecular analyses of MC4R and LEP gene were conducted for those breeds. We found previously identi ed mutation within the MC4R gene – c.892A > G (Asp298Asn). Statistical analysis did not show differences between genotypes for either Moravka or Swallow-Belly Mangalitsa meat chemical traits, shear force parameters or fatty acids pro le. We found statistical differences in intramuscular fat content (%) between Moravka and crossbreed animals (10.77 ±4.28, and 6.76 ±1.31, respectively). For fatty acids pro le, Swallow-Belly Mangalitsa was characterized by statistically the highest level of n-6 and n-3 PUFA (7.771 ±0.728, and 0.416 ±0.038, respectively). CLA level were the highest in Moravka, and the lowest in Swallow-Belly Mangalitsa (0.079 ±0.010, and 0.072 ±0,007, respectively). Our data showed that Moravka and Swallow-Belly Mangalitsa breeds can be valuable sources of meat, characterized by good quality.