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Chemical vs. Surgical Castration: Impact on Pig Growth & Carcass Trait

Chemical vs. Surgical Castration: Impact on Pig Growth & Carcass Trait

Paperback

Medical Reference

ISBN10: 6208441307
ISBN13: 9786208441302
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Apr 21 2025
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book compares the efficacy of chemical and surgical castration on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of male LWY pigs in Mizoram. Twenty-four LWY pigs were divided into three groups (C, T1, T2) and castrated at 2 months old. Their growth, feed intake, testicular measurements, testosterone levels, and carcass characteristics were monitored until slaughter at 8 months. Group T1 showed significantly higher body weight and average daily gain (ADG) compared to C and T2. Feed conversion efficiency (FCE) was better in T1, while chemical castration (T2) resulted in a higher dressing percentage than surgical castration. Sensory evaluation found no significant differences. The study concludes that chemical castration could be a viable alternative to surgical castration.

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