Gonadotropin-releasing hormone immunization and castration in male pigs: Effects on growth, hormonal levels, antibody titer response, testicular function, back fat, and consumers' sensory perceptions

• Main Authors: Panuwat Yamsakul, Prapas Patchanee, Terdsak Yano, Thanawish Boonma, Chalermchart Somkert, Anucha Sathanawongs
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Veterinary
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85016576261&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/57950
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

This study investigated the effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) vaccine on pig growth, carcass quality, and sensory perceptions of pork meat by Thai consumers. Male crossbred pigs (n = 30) were separated into three groups of 10 pigs each: boars, immunocastrated pigs, and surgically cast...