Ham with residues - Atlas of swine pathology
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Where: skin and subcutaneous tissue
Possible causes: Other
The lesions observed in the inner area of the ham after slaughter of the pig are remnants of a product used for disinfection after castration.
Even though the procedure is performed within days of birth, post-castration disinfection with certain products leaves residues that may remain until slaughter.