The study aimed to determine the effect of castration on physicochemical properties of meat from capons derived from the crossing of Rhode Island Red (R-11) hens and meat roosters. Subjects were 100 crossbred cockerels, which were randomly assigned to 2 groups of 50 each. Group I (control)...
Author(s)
Calik, J.; Obrzut, J.
Publisher
Elsevier, Oxford, UK
Citation
Poultry Science, 2023, 102, 4,
This is a title only record which contains no abstract.
Publisher
Veterinary Business Development Ltd, Peterborough, UK
Citation
Veterinary Times, 2023, 53, 4, pp 6-6
The advantages and disadvantages of surgical sterilization (castration) and by placing a subcutaneous deslorelin implant in dogs and other animals are discussed.
Author(s)
Fontbonne, A.; Rosset, É.
Publisher
Newsmed, Paris, France
Citation
Point Vétérinaire, 2023, 54, 441 (Part 1), pp 12-16
This study compares minced carcass chemical composition and meat quality of castrated (CM), immunocastrated (IM) and entire male (EM), and female (FE) pigs at 70, 100 and 120 kg target body weights (TBW) (n = 80; 20 per sex). Sex affected fat, protein, and moisture content of the minced carcasses....
Author(s)
Zomeño, C.; Gispert, M.; Čandek-Potokar, M.; Mörlein, D.; Font-I-Furnols, M.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Meat Science, 2023, 197,
Historically, the control of straying, fertility and sexual behaviour or the modification of the estrous cycle has been based on surgical castration. However, the increase in the number of pets, of breeding subjects and the progression of scientific knowledge has meant that alternative solutions to ...
Author(s)
Ferré-Dolcet, L.; Pisu, M. C.
Publisher
Edizioni SCIVAC, Cremona, Italy
Citation
Veterinaria (Cremona), 2023, 37, 3, pp 113-122
This CBT aimed to report an OSH using lumbar square block. Physical and laboratory tests showed no alterations. Methadone 0.2 mg/kg + acepran 0.02 mg/kg was used intramuscularly as preanesthetic medication. After the animal's relaxation, it was taken to the operating room through the induction...
Author(s)
Nunes, M.; Castro, G. N. de S.
Publisher
Pubvet, Maringá, Brazil
Citation
PUBVET, 2023, 17, 2,
The post-operative complications of castrating animals are discussed focusing on two stages namely acute complications (hemorrhage, omental prolapse, and evisceration) and delayed complications (excessive swelling, infected cord, and unaltered behaviour).
Publisher
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), Milton, Canada
Citation
2023 OVMA (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association) Conference and Tradeshow, Toronto, Canada, 26-28 January 2023. Proceedings, 2023, pp 336-340
For cattle, the transition period from the place where they are raised to a new place, such as farm, an auction market or the slaughterhouse, is one of the most challenging moments in their lives from a welfare perspective. This is related to multiple stressors to which the animals are exposed...
Author(s)
Valadez, M.; Lama, G. M. de la
Publisher
CABI, Wallingford, UK
Citation
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Case Studies, 2023, 10, 0007, pp 19 pp.
This is a title only record which contains no abstract.
Author(s)
Woods-Lee, G.; Tooley, C.; Everitt, S.; Ryan, L.; Waining, S.; Eyre, K.
Publisher
British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), Quedgeley, UK
Citation
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023, 2023,
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different glycerol concentrations and different sperm concentrations on stallion epididymal sperm motility indicators after thawing. For statistical analysis, 25 stallions were used. Collection of the epidydimal spermatozoa was performed as a...
Author(s)
Andrlová, P.; Mráčková, M.; Jánová, E.; Kološ, F.; Sedlinská, M.
Publisher
University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic
Citation
Acta Veterinaria Brno, 2023, 92, 1, pp 21-26