10015: Influence of chicory roots /Cichorium intybus L) on boar taint in entire male pigs and female pigs

Hansen, L.L.; Jensen, M.T.; Mejer, H.; Roepstorff, A.; Thamsborg, S.M.; Byrne, D.V.; Karlsson, A.H.; Hansen-Møller, J. and Tuomola, M. (2005) Influence of chicory roots /Cichorium intybus L) on boar taint in entire male pigs and female pigs. Paper presented at 56th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production No. 11, Uppsala, 5-8 June 2005; Published in Book of Abstracts, page 327.

Summary

It is known that pure inulin a fructooligosaccharide extracted from chicory roots can:
– reduce boar taint (skatole in backfat and blood)
– reduce parasite infection levels when added to specially composed experimental diets
• However, the entire chicory roots may, in comparison to inulin:
– reduce boar taint more effectively
– improve the taste of cooked meat from both male and female pigs
– be more effective against parasites when added to normal diet types
– contain secondary metabolites that add to the effect of the inulin
– be a cheaper solution

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