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pH decline of the M. longissimus thoracis of night-cropped Grey Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) (Short communication)

2000
Issue: 1
Volume: 30

L.C. Hoffman and A.V. Ferreria Page: 16 - 17

2025-03-27
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The effect of night cropping (shooting the animal in the head with a light calibre rifle) on the pH45, pH24 and rate of pH decline in the M. longissimus thoracis of 10 Grey duikers was investigated. A mean pH45 of…

2000
Issue: 2
Volume: 30

L.C. Hoffman Page: 133 - 137

2025-03-27
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The aim of this experiment was to determine the effect of using a heavy or a light calibre rifle for night cropping of impala (Aepyceros melampus) on meat quality (pH, colour, cooking and drip loss, tenderness). The effect of gender…