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Pompeu, M.A., Rodrigues, L.A., Cavalcanti, L.F.L., Fontes, D.O. and Toral, F.L.B. (2017) A Multivariate Approach to Determine the Factors Affecting Response Level of Growth, Carcass, and Meat Quality Traits in Finishing Pigs Fed Ractopamine. Journal of Animal Science, 95, Article No. 1644.
https://doi.org/10.2527/jas2016.1181

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• TITLE: Effect of Natural Bioactive Compounds versus Ractopamine: B) Characteristics of the Pig Carcass

  AUTHORS: Guadalupe Edgar Beltrán-Rosas, Néstor Méndez-Palacios, José Alfredo Galicia-Domínguez, Maximino Méndez-Mendoza

  KEYWORDS: Pigs, Productivity, Natural Bioactive Compounds, Ractopamine, Meat Quality

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol.14 No.3, March 12, 2026

  ABSTRACT: Background: The withdrawal of ractopamine from swine production, demanded by both export and local markets, represents a challenge for the swine industry. This study evaluated the effect of AO NATURAL FIT PRO® as an alternative to ractopamine on the carcass characteristics of finishing pigs. Methods: Thirty-two castrated male pigs (62 ± 2.5 kg initial weight) were randomly assigned to four treatments: control, AO NATURAL FIT PRO® for 8 weeks, ractopamine 10 ppm for 5 weeks, and a combination of both additives. Carcass characteristics were evaluated in all groups. Results: The supplemented groups showed significant improvements (P Conclusions: AO NATURAL FIT PRO®, ractopamine, and their combination improved carcass characteristics without compromising the nutritional quality of the meat. The natural additive represents a viable alternative to ractopamine for optimizing pork quality.