fbpx

Mulberry leaves in pig feed can reduce skatole production

04-03-2024 | |
The findings of a new study show that mulberry leaves could reduce odour emissions in pig farming. Photo: Ton Kastermans
The findings of a new study show that mulberry leaves could reduce odour emissions in pig farming. Photo: Ton Kastermans
In a new study researchers in China found that mulberry leaf supplementation can reduce skatole production in pigs. Skatole is the main cause of odour emissions in pigs. What is skatole? Skatole is a strong faecal odour substance. It is generated by microbial degradation of tryptophan in the pig hindgut. Skatole is also the main substance causing the unpleasant odour of pork and one of the main odours emitted by swine manure during pig farming. Decreasing the production and deposition of ska


Get full access to all stories on All About Feed

This Premium article is exclusively available for subscribers.

Obtain insights from exclusive interviews

Dive into articles covering trending industry topics

Stay up-to-date on the market trends

All the news is brought to you by experienced editors and experts from around the world

Redacteur 1

Marieke
Ploegmakers

Redacteur 2

Matthew
Wedzerai

Redacteur 3

Treena
Hein

Azarpajouh
Samaneh Azarpajouh Author, veterinarian