Effect of Immunocastration on Culled Sows—A Preliminary Study on Reproductive Tract, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality

The Bísaro pig is a Portuguese autochthonous breed greatly appreciated for its meat quality and is mainly reared outdoors. Immunocastration could be a solution to avoid undesirable pregnancies and boar taint in cull sows. The present study tested three immunocastration protocols (with Improvac<su...

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Main Authors: Sofia Botelho-Fontela, Gustavo Paixão, Ricardo Pereira-Pinto, Manuela Vaz-Velho, Maria dos Anjos Pires, Rita Payan-Carreira, Luís Patarata, José Lorenzo, António Silva, Alexandra Esteves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/10/600