Transportation Stress and Expression of Heat Shock Protein Affecting Pork Quality
The relationship between heat shock protein (Hsp) expression and meat quality were assessed in pigs. Carcasses from 2 h- and 6 h-transported pigs had higher temperatures and lower pH and water holding capacity values in the longissimus dorsi and gluteus maximus superficialis muscles. Long journeys w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Pakistan Veterinary Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://pvj.com.pk/pdf-files/34_1/112-115.pdf |