Effect of Genetic Line and Steroidogenic Capacity on Response to Dietary Supplementation of Biochar to Control Fat Androstenone Levels in Boars.

Boar taint, an unpleasant odor in heated pork, is caused primarily by androstenone accumulation in fat. Previous research demonstrated that biochar (BC), a charcoal-based adsorbent, can reduce androstenone accumulation in the fat when used as a dieta…

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