Erste Ergebnisse eines Grundfuttervergleichs zur Senkung der Skatolbelastung in der ökologischen Ebermast

Summary

Skatole, one of the main causes of boar taint, derives from tryptophan in the large intestine and accumulates in the fat tissue of boars, thus decreasing meat quality. We hypothesize that energy of roughage promotes growth of skatole reducing microbes. Therefore, we compare the two roughages grass-clover-silage and straw, regarding the effect on concentrations of skatole and androstenone in the fat tissue. The experiments are currently ongoing and will help to evaluate special feeding strategies as an alternative to castration, thereby promoting animal welfare and product quality.