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Slaughter and carcass characteristics of cross- and purebred lambs finished in a pasture-based system

  • 2023
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 53
P.G. Theron, T.S. Brand, S.W.P. Cloete, J.H.C van Zyl, P.E. Strydom Page: 384 - 397

One hundred and twelve cross- and purebred pasture-reared lambs were slaughtered at optimal backfat thickness (4 mm). Selected slaughter, carcass, and meat quality characteristics of these animals were assessed. Slaughter age, but not weight, was influenced by genotype, whereas rams…

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Dietary supplementation with vegetable oils with low n-6:n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratios improves the intramuscular fat and fatty acid composition of growing-finishing pigs

  • 2022
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 52
S.S. Jiang, F. Wei, D.L.Y.E. Abulahaiti, C.C. Tian, L. Fu, J.X. Lu, & G.H. Zhang Page: 819 - 832

This study investigated the effects of different n-6:n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) ratios in pig diets using vegetable oil supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and fatty acid composition in the longissimus dorsi muscle (LM) and subcutaneous adipose…

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Effects of oregano essential oil and capsicum extract supplementation on slaughter characteristics, meat quality, and fatty acid composition of lambs

  • 2022
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 52
H.B. Ünlü, H.H. İpçak, Ç. Kandemir Page: 764 - 791

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oregano essential oil (OEO) and capsicum oleoresin extract (CAO) supplementation on lamb slaughter characteristics, meat quality, and fatty acid composition. In the study, 18 male and 18 female lambs…

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Evaluation of chia gel incorporation as a fat substitute in Nile tilapia fishburger

  • 2022
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 52
M.C.C. Rampe1, F.C. Henry2, R.F. Oliveira2#, A.C. Santos Junior1, A.M. Maradini Filho3, M.C.J.D. Dardengo1 Page: 621 - 629

Chia gel is known for its functional properties such as high water and oil retention capacity, emulsifying activity, and as a stabilizer for foams and emulsions. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the inclusion…

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Effect of transportation distance on the physiological condition and carcass traits of kampong chickens

  • 2022
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 52
T.A. Sarjana, E. Suprijatna, L.D. Mahfudz, D. Sunarti, S. Kismiati, B. Ma’rifah, R. Muryani & S. Susanti Page: 530 - 538

This research aimed to investigate the effect of transportation distance on the physiological conditions and carcass traits of kampong chickens. Two hundred and twenty-five male kampong chickens were transported for distances of 30 km, 60 km, and 90 km, departing…

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Effects of supplemental bee pollen on performance, meat quality, serum constituents and immunity system in growing quails

  • 2021
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 51
Behlül Sevim Page: 745 - 751

This study focused on the effects of adding various levels of bee pollen to diets for Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix Japonica). The response variables that were examined included their performance, carcass characteristics, meat colour, immune system, and some serum constituents.…

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Effect of dietary supplementation with L-Carnitine and fenofibrate on broiler chickens

  • 2021
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 51
M. Azizi-Chekosari, M. Bouyeh, A. Seidavi & M.R. Ventura Page: 587 - 603

A factorial experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of L-Carnitine and fenofibrate on broilers. There were four replicates of four treatments, with each replicate including ten male Ross 308 broiler chickens. The experiment was conducted over a 42-day period.…

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Effects of guavira fruit (Campomanesia adamantium) peel extract on performance and meat quality of broilers

  • 2021
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 51
M.L. Lohmann, C. Eyng, R.V. Nunes, E.J.S. Argandona, C.A.C. Correia, T.L. Köhler & A.P.G.C. Costa Page: 11 - 21

This article assessed the performance, carcass yield, and meat quality of finishing broilers fed increasing levels of hydroethanolic extract of guavira fruit peel (HEGP) were assessed. A total of 480, three-weeks-old male broilers were randomly allocated to dietary levels of…

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Carcass, physicochemical and sensory characteristics of meat from genetic reserve ducks after two reproductive seasons

  • 2020
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 50
D. Kokoszyński, Z. Bernacki, M. Biegniewska, M. Saleh, K. Stęczny, R. Zwierzyński, M. Kotowicz, M. Sobczak, J. Żochowska-Kujawska, P.D. Wasilewski, T. Bucek & M. Kmiecik Page: 55 - 68

The aim of  the  study  was  to  compare  carcass  composition  and  meat  quality  of i) Pekin ducks of French origin (P9), ii) crosses of wild mallard and Pekin duck (K2), and iii) crosses of Khaki Campbell drakes and Orpington Fauve…

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Influence of feeding systems on selected beef quality and sensory attributes

  • 2019
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 49
E. Moholisa, P. E. Strydom, I. Van Heerden & A. Hugo Page: 1158 - 1173

Feeding systems and other factors associated with processing influence meat quality, and therefore sensory attributes. This study was conducted to assess the meat quality attributes of young grain-fed and older grass-fed steers that mostly affect consumer acceptability of beef. Eighty…

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Effects of fermented wheat-rice distillers dried grains with solubles on meat quality and amino acid profile in broilers

  • 2019
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 49
C. Yang, X. Tang, H. Yang, Q. Tang, J. Tang & D. Bin Page: 957 - 965

The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of replacing distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) with fermented DDGS (FDDGS) on meat quality and serum amino acid profiles in Chinese yellow broilers. Forty-eight 42-day-old male Chinese yellow broilers…

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Natural feed additives for broiler chickens

  • 2019
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 49
F.M.F. Hayajneh Page: 869 - 875

The study aims to evaluate the effects of ginger root powder and apple cider vinegar as natural feed additives on growth performance, meat quality, antimicrobial activity, and blood parameters of broiler chicken. A total of 450 one-day-old unsexed broiler chicks…

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Carcass and meat quality of Karacabey Merino and Kivircik lambs under an intensive finishing system

  • 2019
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 49
B. Ekiz, H. Atalay, P.D. Akin, N. Ozturk, M. Birkiye & A. Yilmaz Page: 790 - 798

Carcass and meat quality traits of male and female lambs are important considerations in planning gender-based production and developing a marketing strategy for the product. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the effects of sex on carcass…

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