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Recent genetic advances on boar taint reduction as an alternative to castration: a review.

Journal of applied genetics - 1 Feb 2021

Duarte Darlene Ana Souza, Schroyen Martine, Mota Rodrigo Reis, Vanderick Sylvie, Gengler Nicolas

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Boar taint is an unpleasant odor in male pig meat, mainly caused by androstenone, skatole, and indole, which are deposited in the fat tissue. Piglet castration is the most common practice to prevent boar taint. However, castration is likely to be banished in a few years due to animal welfare concerns. Alternatives to castration, such as genetic selection, have been assessed. Androstenone and skatole have moderate...

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PMID: 33405214
DOI: 10.1007/s13353-020-00598-w
PMCID: PMC7822767

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