Change in Norwegian consumer attitudes towards piglet castration: increased emphasis on animal welfare
Abstract Background Male piglets are surgically castrated at a young age primarily to prevent pork meat from being tainted with boar taint, an offensive taste and odor that can be present in uncastrated male pigs. The practice of surgical castration is considered to be both stressful and painful for...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-020-00522-6 |