{
  "author": "Anna Zalewska; Martyna Batorska; Justyna Więcek; Anna Rekiel; Marcin Sońta",
  "citations": [
    {
      "raw_text": "Lin-Schilstra and Ingeenbleek, 2021",
      "authors": "Lin-Schilstra; Ingeenbleek",
      "publication_year": 2021,
      "confidence": 0.7
    }
  ],
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "doc_type": "Review",
  "id": 84,
  "language": "English",
  "publication_date": "2026",
  "source_type": "file",
  "source_uri": "file:///home/pi/welfare_docs/Old docs/1_Specific Product Assurance/Trisolfen/Pig Castration/Studies/Surgical_Castration_of_Piglets_–_Challenges_and_Alternatives_–_A_Review.pdf",
  "summary": "This review examines surgical castration of piglets, its welfare controversies, and EU regulations. It discusses alternatives like immunocastration and fattening entire males, noting consumer concerns about boar taint and aggression, and the practical challenges for producers.",
  "title": "SURGICAL CASTRATION OF PIGLETS – CHALLENGES AND ALTERNATIVES – A REVIEW"
}