Abstract: The current study was to investigate the effects of cysteamine (CS) on carcass characteristics, meat quality, and antioxidant
status in finishing pigs. A total of 24 crossbred (PIC variety) finishing pigs (60.05±1.24 kg, 12 gilts and 12 barrows) were assigned
randomly to one of the three dietary groups, with four pens/group (one gilt and one barrow per pen). Pigs were fed with a basal diet
containing 0 (control), 70, or 140 mg/kg CS for 47 days.