Removal of Penile Spicules of Covies (Cavia porcellus) and its Effect on Weight Gain and Aggressiveness

This research took place on Irquis Farm, University of Cuenca, Victoria del Portete parish, Cuenca canton, prov-ince of Anzuay, Ecuador. The effects of penile spicule extirpation on weight gain and aggressiveness, and damage caused to the carcass at the beginning of growing/fattening were studied. T...

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Main Authors: Cornelio A. Rosales Jaramill, Ermes R. Rodas Carpi, Pedro E. Nieto Escandón, Carlos S. Torres Inga, Burgos G. Gordillo Guambana, Christian Aucapiña, Danny Marín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ediciones Universidad de Camagüey 2018-06-01
Series:Revista de Producción Animal
Online Access:https://revistas.reduc.edu.cu/index.php/rpa/article/view/2408