Advantage and disadvantage of Castration

Advantage:

Steer carcass higher price.

Meat- Palatable; Marbling , higher self life.

Decreased dark cut- Muscle ph

Hides are easy to remove.

Reduced sexual activity- higher racing performance.

Disadvantage:

Lower FCR by 13%

Lower leaner meat.

Decreased daily weight gain 10to 20%

More fat deposition.