Early Immunocastration of Pigs: From Farming to Meat Quality

Early Immunocastration of Pigs: From Farming to Meat Quality

The study aimed to test a very early immunization of pigs to prevent boar taint with regard to its practicability and influence on production performance, its reliability in ensuring good meat and fat quality, and animal welfare. Immunization was already conducted at piglet production stage and coul...

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Main Authors: Daniela Werner, Lisa Baldinger, Ralf Bussemas, Sinje Büttner, Friedrich Weißmann, Marco Ciulu, Johanna Mörlein, Daniel Mörlein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
meat production
performance
boar taint
animal welfare
fatty acid composition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/298

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