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