Sustainability of Pork Production with Immunocastration in Europe

Immunocastration, a technique to replace surgical castration of piglets, consists of two consecutive vaccinations to induce antibodies which transiently suppress testicular functions and avoid boar taint. It is a method to ensure both a high product quality and a high level of animal welfare. The im...

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Main Authors: Kevin Kress, Sam Millet, Étienne Labussière, Ulrike Weiler, Volker Stefanski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/12/3335