What will take the place of piglet castration?

摘要

As the campaign against the castration of male piglets gathers momentum, what are the viable alternatives for reducing boar taint? The search for an alternative to physical castration as a way of reducing the presence of boar taint compounds in pork is not a new one. For decades, the carcase changes and loss of feed conversion efficiency associated with this age-old management technique have prompted researchers to look for a more financially rewarding method of boar rearing.