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

Name: Chemical vs. Surgical Castration: Impact on Pig Growth & Carcass Trait
Brand: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
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By Vanlalhmangaih Sanga

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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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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 52
Release Date:: 2025-04-21
Publication Date:: 2025-04-21
Publisher:: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 6208441307
ISBN13:: 9786208441302
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 96 g
Height:: 15 cm
Width:: 22 cm
Thickness:: 0.4 cm

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