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What is the name of sterilizing a pig?

What is the name of sterilizing a pig?
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Sterilizing pigs is generally called "castration". Castration is a common method of sterilizing animals, which involves removing an animal's genitals through surgery or other methods to limit or prevent its ability to reproduce. In the case of pigs, castration is usually used to limit the rep

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Sterilizing pigs is generally called "castration". Castration is a common method of sterilizing animals, which involves removing an animal's genitals through surgery or other methods to limit or prevent its ability to reproduce. In the case of pigs, castration is usually used to limit the reproductive capacity of pigs, improve meat quality, and reduce the adverse effects of estrus on growth.

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