| Literature DB >> 26398005 |
M Martinez-Macipe1, P Rodríguez1, M Izquierdo2, M Gispert3, X Manteca4, E Mainau4, F I Hernández2, A Claret3, L Guerrero3, A Dalmau5.
Abstract
This study compared carcass and meat quality traits between 16 vaccinated (VF), 19 castrated (CF) and 8 entire (EF) female Iberian pigs, and between 21 vaccinated (VM) and 19 castrated (CM) male Iberian pigs reared in free ranging conditions. Vaccination consisted in the application of Improvac® at the age of 11, 12 and 14 months in VF and VM. Pigs were slaughtered at 16 months. In females, carcass and meat quality were found to be very similar regardless of the treatment. In males, VM had a leaner carcass, lower (P < 0.05) percentage of intramuscular fat, higher shear force and more rancidity than CM(P < 0.05 in all cases). It could be concluded that vaccination or suitable for free-range conditions in terms of product qualities. Vaccination in females did not alter carcass and meat quality, and specific interests should consider reproductive behavior in free-range conditions.Entities:
Keywords: Castration; Consumers; Iberian pigs; Immunocastration; Meat quality; Pig welfare; Vaccination against GnRF
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Year: 2015 PMID： 26398005 DOI： 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.09.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Meat Sci ISSN： 0309-1740 Impact factor: 5.209