TY - CONF ID - orgprints10014 UR - http://orgprints.org/10014/ A1 - Hansen, L.L. A1 - Jensen, M.T. Y1 - 2005/// N2 - 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 Improved stable environment due to: the reduced malodour coming from pig stables and manure may possibly lead to environmental benefits for the farmer and the public? KW - Feeding KW - chicory roots KW - odorous compounds KW - pigs TI - Feeding with chicory roots reduces the amount of odorous compounds in colon contents of pigs SP - 117 AV - public EP - 118 ER -