Wild Boar – Production, Meat Quality Traits and Derived Products

This chapter presents a broad overview related to the production, carcass characteristics, meat quality and processed products from wild boar (Sus scrofa species belonging to the Suidae family). Wild boars live in flocks and their ability to adapt to a broad variety of natural habitats is mainly due to their high reproductive rate and ability to successfully use a wide range of feedstuffs. Wild boar meat is traditionally consumed in Europe and Asia, and is mainly obtained as a by-product of sport hunting. Therefore, the availability of fresh product is seasonal.