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Feeding strategies impact animal growth and beef color and tenderness

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Morales Gomez, Juan F. [1] ; Antonelo, Daniel S. [2] ; Beline, Mariane [1] ; Pavan, Bruna [1] ; Bambil, Danilo B. [1] ; Fantinato-Neto, Paulo [1] ; Saran-Netto, Arlindo [1] ; Leme, Paulo Roberto [1] ; Goulart, Rodrigo S. [1] ; Gerrard, David E. [3] ; Silva, Saulo L. [1]
Total Authors: 11
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Coll Anim Sci & Food Engn, Dept Anim Sci, BR-13635900 Pirassununga, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Coll Vet Med & Anim Sci, Dept Anim Nutr & Prod, BR-13635900 Pirassununga, SP - Brazil
[3] Virginia Tech, Dept Anim & Poultry Sci, Blacksburg, VA 24061 - USA
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: MEAT SCIENCE; v. 183, JAN 2022.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The impact of growth rate (GR) and finishing regime (FR) on growth and meat quality traits of Angus x Nellore crossbred steers, harvested at a constant body weight (530 +/- 20 kg) or time on feed (140 days), was evaluated. Treatments were: 1) feedlot, high GR; 2) feedlot, low GR; 3) pasture, high GR and 4) pasture, low GR. Live body composition, carcass and meat quality traits were evaluated. High GR had greater impact on muscle and fat deposition in feedlot-finished, but not in pasture-finished animals. Feedlot animals had higher Longissimus muscle area, backfat thickness, meat luminosity and tenderness when compared to pasture groups. Moreover, pastureand feedlot-finished animals with similar GR did not differ in the chromatic attributes of non-aged meat, regardless of endpoint. Thus, GR appeared to be the main factor driving beef chromatic parameters, while FR had a major impact on achromatic attributes and tenderness of meat. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/01434-8 - Effect of the finishing system, rate of gain and slaughter criteria on meat quality characteristics of Angus x Nellore cattle
Grantee:Juan Fernando Morales Gomez
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 18/25320-1 - Effect of finished systems on postmortem metabolism in cattle
Grantee:Juan Fernando Morales Gomez
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate