Carcass parameters and meat quality of Tibetan sheep and Small‐tailed Han sheep consuming diets of low‐protein content and different energy yields

2020 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 1010-1023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianxin Jiao ◽  
Ting Wang ◽  
Jianwei Zhou ◽  
Abraham Allan Degen ◽  
Nana Gou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Tibetan Sheep ◽  
Carcass Parameters

Effects of supplementing low-protein diets with sodium dichloroacetate and glucose on growth performance, carcass traits and meat quality of growing-finishing pigs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yetong Xu ◽  
Huiyuan Chen ◽  
Ke Wan ◽  
Kaifeng Zhou ◽  
Yongsheng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Finishing Pigs ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Protein Diets

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementing low-protein diets with sodium dichloroacetate (DCA) and glucose on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of growing-finishing pigs. A total of 80 crossbred (Duroc × Landrace × Large White) growing barrows (27 ± 0.4 kg body weight) were allocated randomly to one of the five treatments during three successive 4-week periods. There were five diets in each phase. Diet 1 was the control diet with normal protein levels (CON) where protein levels in the three phases were 18%, 16.5%, and 15.5%, respectively. The dietary protein levels of Diets 2, 3, 4, and 5 (the low-protein diets, LP) were decreased by 4.5% compared to Diet 1. Additionally, Diets 3 and 4 were supplemented with an extra 120 mg/kg DCA (LP + DCA) or 1.8% glucose (LP + GLUC), respectively. Diet 5 was further supplemented with an extra 120 mg/kg DCA and 1.8% glucose (LP + DCA + GLUC). The LP + DCA diet increased the average daily weight gain of pigs compared to the CON and LP diet in phase 3 and the overall experimental period (P < 0.001). The LP diet reduced the gain:feed ratios of the pigs compared to the CON, LP + DCA, and LP + DCA + GLUC diets in phase 1 and the overall experimental period (P < 0.001). Furthermore, gain:feed ratios in LP + DCA and LP + DCA + GLUC groups did not differ from that of the CON group (P > 0.10). Pigs fed the LP + DCA diet had higher pH values of meat at 24 h post-mortem than the CON group (P < 0.05). The LP + DCA + GLUC diet increased the total protein content in the longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle of pigs, compared to the other dietary treatments (P < 0.05), and increased the Arg and Leu contents in the LD muscle compared to the LP + DCA diet (P < 0.05). Moreover, the LP + DCA diet induced a higher C18:1n9t percentage in the LD muscle of pigs compared to other groups (P < 0.05). In conclusion, an LP diet reduced the feed efficiency in pigs and barely affected meat quality, whereas 120 mg/kg DCA supplementation in an LP diet improved the growth performance of growing-finishing pigs, showed modest effects on carcass traits, and improved the muscle protein content with the addition of glucose.

scholarly journals Effect of Free-Range and Low-Protein Concentrated Diets on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, and Meat Composition of Iberian Pig

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan F. Tejeda ◽  
Alejandro Hernández-Matamoros ◽  
Mercedes Paniagua ◽  
Elena González
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Protein Content ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Subcutaneous Fat ◽  
Free Range ◽  
Meat Composition ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Iberian Pig ◽  
Pig Meat

The feeding system is one of the main factors influencing the Iberian pig meat quality. This experiment was undertaken to evaluate the influence of feeding diets containing different levels of protein on performance, carcass, and meat quality of Iberian pigs. To that aim, 24 castrated male Retinto Iberian pigs with an average weight of 116 kg were fed under free-range conditions with acorns and grass (FR), and on concentrated diets in confinement with standard (SP) and low protein content (LP). The crude protein content in acorns was lower than that in the grass and SP diet, but similar to that in the LP diet. FR pigs needed more time to achieve slaughter weight than LP and SP pigs. Iberian pigs fed on low-protein diet (FR and LP) had a higher intramuscular fat content in the musculus serratus ventralis than SP pigs. The influence of diet on the fatty-acid composition was reflected more markedly in subcutaneous fat than in muscles. FR pigs showed a higher level of C18:1 n-9 and total polyunsaturated fatty acids and lower total saturated fatty acids in subcutaneous fat than LP and SP. It is concluded that diets with low protein levels do not affect Iberian pig productive traits but change the meat composition, rendering them an interesting strategy to improve the quality of Iberian pig meat and dry-cured products.

scholarly journals Procedures for Breadmaking Quality Assessment of Rye Wholemeal Flour

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 331
Author(s):  
Sylwia Stępniewska ◽  
Waleed H. Hassoon ◽  
Anna Szafrańska ◽  
Grażyna Cacak-Pietrzak ◽  
Dariusz Dziki
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Rye Bread ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Rye Flour ◽  
Flour Properties ◽  
Lower Protein

The aim of this study was to evaluate the baking value of rye flours from industrial mills and to indicate which rye flour quality parameters are the most important predictors of wholemeal rye bread quality for commercially milled rye grains. Ten wholemeal rye flours, which were characterized by ash content ranging from 1.43% to 2.42% d.m. (dry mass), were used for the study. The parameters that characterize the flour properties and the baking test were assessed. The study revealed that for the analyzed commercial rye flours, the falling number test and the amylograph properties are insufficient parameters for predicting the quality of wholemeal rye bread. The manufacture of good quality wholemeal bread requires the use of rye flour with superior quality, such as fine granulation, low protein content, low total and insoluble pentosans content, and, in particular, a high percentage of water-soluble pentosans content. Breads with a higher volume were obtained from rye flours that were generally characterized by lower protein content, lower total and insoluble pentosans content, and higher water-soluble pentosans content. Flour granulation and the percentage of water-soluble pentosans content especially, had a significant impact on bread’s hardness of crumb and the hardness of crumb’s increase during bread storage.

Effects of low protein diet and low protein diet supplemented with synthetic essential amino acids on meat quality of broiler chickens

2012 ◽  
Vol 84 (6) ◽  
pp. 489-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Kobayashi ◽  
Kazuki Nakashima ◽  
Aiko Ishida ◽  
Akane Ashihara ◽  
Masaya Katsumata
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Protein Diet ◽  
Low Protein Diet ◽  
Low Protein

Forage quality and use of reforested habitats by snowshoe hares

1988 ◽  
Vol 66 (9) ◽  
pp. 2080-2083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon L. Rogowitz
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Forage Quality ◽  
Crude Protein Content ◽  
Vegetative Cover ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Snowshoe Hares ◽  
Conifer Plantations ◽  
Browse Species

The forage quality of habitats associated with mature conifer plantations and the use of these habitats by resident snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) were evaluated. The winter forage of hares was composed of deciduous stems that were predominantly low in protein content and not preferred. The crude protein content of the principal browse species, Viburnum dentatum, was only 4.6–6.4% during winter months. However, snowshoe hares feeding on the low-protein browse maintained their body weight. The intake of protein was maximized by the consumption of stem ends, which compensated for the low-protein forage. Use of habitat by snowshoe hares was closely related to the vegetative cover but did not correlate well with forage availability. Sites preferred by hares had a well-developed overstory (mature spruce) but only sparsely available forage during the winter. Thickets of early-successional deciduous vegetation had high use and contained most of the low-protein browse.

scholarly journals Influence of dietary protein content on the chemico-physical profile of dry-cured hams produced by pigs of two breeds

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Carcò ◽  
Stefano Schiavon ◽  
Ernestina Casiraghi ◽  
Silvia Grassi ◽  
Enrico Sturaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Quality Traits ◽  
Large White ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Lean Growth ◽  
Textural Quality ◽  
Physical Profile ◽  
Protein Reduction

AbstractThe use of low-protein (LP) feeds is a good strategy to reduce the environmental release of N compounds, but their influence on the quality of the products must be considered. This study explored the influence of LP diet and two pig breeds (BR) with different lean growth ability on the quality traits of dry-cured hams. We analysed 40 left dry-cured hams from pigs of two BR [Duroc-Danbred crosses (Danbred) and Duroc × Large White crosses (Anas)] fed either conventional (147 to 132 g/kg, crude protein) or LP diet. The LP had a crude protein content reduced by 20% with respect to the conventional. The differences in ham quality resulting from protein reduction were small, with a decrease of the protein and an increase of the lipid content of the ham slice in Anas, but not in Danbred (BR × Diet interaction; P = 0.043). Therefore, the use of LP would be feasible and sustainable, without detrimental effects on products. It was found the pig genotypes with different potentials for lean growth may affect the initial ham weight, fat cover and seasoning losses of hams, but they appear to affect little other chemical, physical and textural quality traits of the dry-cured hams.

scholarly journals Growth, carcass traits and meat quality of Bronze and White turkeys in Isparta province of Turkey

2003 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 471-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Işgüzar
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Crude Protein Content ◽  
Body Weights ◽  
Males And Females

Abstract. In this study; the growth, carcass traits and meat quality were determined in Bronze and White turkeys, in comparison one another in Isparta province of Turkey. Average of body weights of bronze and white turkeys were 7495–4843g and 15844–11797g; average percentages of carcass were 74.0–71.2% and 82.7–81.9%; average percentages of crude protein content of muscle meat of breast, legs were 23.0–26.1%, 19.0–21.2% and 16.5–17.4%, 13.3–14.8% at the age of 18-weeks, respectively. Significant differences were determined (P < 0.05) between genotypes of body weights, carcass traits, meat qualities, and also between males and females of genotypes.

Effect of scent leaf meal (Ocimum gratissimum) supplementation on performance, carcass and meat quality of broiler chicken

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. D. Olumide ◽  
A. S. Akintola
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Broiler Chicken ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Ocimum Gratissimum ◽  
Leaf Meal ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Carcass Parameters ◽  
Dietary Treatments

This study was conducted to determine the effect of Ocimum gratissimum leaf meal supplementation on the performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of broiler chicken. One hundred and fifty day old Abhor Acre strains of broiler birds were assigned to five dietary treatments with thirty birds per treatment in a completely randomized design. Ocimum gratissimum leaf meal at 0g, 100g, 200g, 300g and 400g per 100kg of feed was added to the diets. The experiment lasted for seven weeks. Data on feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion ratio were collected. Two birds per replicate were randomly selected, weighed, slaughtered and properly dressed for carcass parameters such as live weight, plucked weight, dressing percentage, head, neck, wing weight, thigh weight, drumstick, organ weight and sensory evaluation was carried out. The result of the performance characteristics showed that there were significant differences (p

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