Einfluss von Genotyp und Fütterung in der ökologischen Mast intakter männlicher Schweine. II: Mast- und Schlachtleistung

Summary

The object of the study was to test the effect of (i) two different terminal sire lines (Danish Duroc, Du vs. Piétrain, Pi) and (ii) two different feeding strategies (without (-) vs. with (+) raw potato starch prior to slaughter) on performance, carcass quality, and
meat quality in organic intact male pig fattening in connection with boar taint reduction. The results confirm the known differences between both genotypes also in intact male growing-finishing pigs. The feeding strategies remained without noteworthy effect. Hence, the choice of terminal sire genotype can completely be adjusted to the requirements of the marketing goal. But the present results still do not justify a final recommendation concerning the choice in connection with boar taint reduction.