%A L.L. Hansen
%A M.T. Jensen
%A H. Mejer
%A A. Roepstorff
%A S.M. Thamsborg
%A D.V. Byrne
%A A.H. Karlsson
%A J. Hansen-M?ller
%A M. Tuomola
%J Book of Abstracts
%T Influence of chicory roots /Cichorium intybus L) on boar taint in entire male pigs and female pigs
%X 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
%D 2005
%K Chicory roots, boar taint, pigs
%P 327
%L orgprints10015