• Researches on the assessment of swine welfare (e.g. use of
innovative enrichment tools, individual space allowance,
effects of the duration of the artificial photoperiod, effects of
different types of feed).
• Studies on consumers' perception of farm animals welfare
level.
• Quality assessment of Parma Ham.
• Studies on Nitrogen balance of growing pigs and Italian
heavy pigs.
• Studies on the effects of organic farming of swine,
cattle and laying hen.
• Effects of different feed-additives on growth parameters,
slaughtering performances, environmental impact and the
quality of animal products.
• Effects of by-products in pig feeding.