Chemical vs. Surgical Castration: Impact on Pig Growth & Carcass Trait - Sanga, Vanlalhmangaih
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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…mehr

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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.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Vanlalhmangaihsanga is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, SOADU. He completed his PhD in LPM from GADVASU, Ludhiana (2024). His research focuses on animal welfare, growth performance, and castration methods in pigs, with several publications in reputed journals.