Abstract

Twenty-four gilts and 24 barrows were divided into two groups of 12 of each gender. One group was implanted with 300 mg of trenbolone acetate, and the other one was used as a control. Treatment had no effect on fat thickness in gilts but significantly reduced fatness in barrows. The fatty acid composition of the backfat showed a tendency toward greater unsaturation in treated barrows. Key words: Pig, trenbolone acetate, anabolic

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