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Naringin supplementation affects performance, carcass traits, meat quality and oxidative stability of finishing pigs

  • 2020
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 50
Q. Wang, J. Wang, R.L. Qi, X.Y. Qiu, Q. Sun & J.X. Huang Page: 78 - 87

Naringin is a major flavanone derivate that has many important biological functions in animals. However, its effect on pigs is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of naringin supplementation on performance, carcass traits, meat quality…

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Physico-chemical quality attributes and fatty acid profiles of pork from Windsnyer and Large White gilts

  • 2017
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 47
J. Madzimure, M. Chimonyo, A. Hugo, A.G. Bakare, C.L.F. Katiyatiya & V. Muchenje Page: 107 - 114

The objective of the study was to assess the physico-chemical pork quality attributes and fatty acid profiles of indigenous Windsnyer (WS) and Large White (LW) gilts. Twelve gilts of each breed were fed similar commercial diets from weaning until slaughter…

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Effects of dietary flaxseed oil on the muscle fatty acid composition in Mangalitsa pigs in an extensive rearing system

  • 2014
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 44
M. Habeanu, N. Lefter, A. Gheorghe, Al. Nagy, D. Marin & M. Ropota Page: 240 - 244

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary flaxseed oil on the fatty acid (FA) composition of two types of muscles, longissimus dorsi (LD) and semitendinosus (ST), of Mangalitsa pigs reared in an extensive system. Fourteen…

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Fatty acid profile and cholesterol content of m. longissimus of free-range and conventionally reared Mangalitsa pigs

  • 2012
  • Issue: 2
  • Volume: 42
N. Parunović, M. Petrović, V. Matekalo-Sverak, D. Trbović, M. Mijatović & Č. Radović Page: 101 - 113

This study investigated the effects of different feeding systems (free-range versus conventional rearing) on carcass characteristics, chemical composition, fatty acid profile and cholesterol content of the musculus longissimus lumborum et thoracis (MLLT) of Mangalitsa pigs. Depending on the rearing system…

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