Nutritional Influences on Skatole Formation and Skatole Metabolism in the Pig
Skatole is a tryptophan (TRP) metabolite with fecal odor. Together with the testicular steroid androstenone it is regarded as a main determinant of boar taint, even if elevated concentrations of skatole occur occasionally in gilts and barrows. Skatole concentrations in adipose tissue result from a c...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-05-01
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/2/2/221 |