Slaughter Indicators, Carcass Measures, and Meat Quality of Lamb Fattened with Spelt (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> spp. <i>Spelta</i> L.)
The aim of this research was to investigate the slaughter indicators, carcass measures, and meat quality of lambs fattened with spelt. Lambs consumed various feed mixtures (1000 g day<sup>−1</sup> lamb<sup>−1</sup>): I—control group; II—group with 10% dehulled spelt; III—grou...
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| author | Josip Novoselec Željka Klir Šalavardić Danijela Samac Mario Ronta Zvonimir Steiner Vinko Sičaja Zvonko Antunović |
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| description | The aim of this research was to investigate the slaughter indicators, carcass measures, and meat quality of lambs fattened with spelt. Lambs consumed various feed mixtures (1000 g day<sup>−1</sup> lamb<sup>−1</sup>): I—control group; II—group with 10% dehulled spelt; III—group with 20% dehulled spelt. In the blood, the concentrations of minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron), biochemical parameters (urea, glucose, total proteins, albumin, globulin, cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, ß-hydroxybutyrate, non-esterified fatty acids, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase), and hepatic enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyltransferase, and creatine kinase) were determined. After slaughter, carcass development was measured. Samples of musculus semimembranosus were taken, of which the physical properties were analyzed. By analyzing the production properties of the lambs, we found that the slaughter characteristics of the lamb carcasses and the physical properties of the lamb meat as well as most biochemical indicators and enzymes did not significantly differ. The concentrations of albumin were increased in the groups with 10% and 20% spelt, as was the activity of alkaline phosphatase in the group with 20% spelt. The presented results indicate that spelt is an appropriate ingredient in the diet for weaned lambs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6fad24f6d43440c890d2f8f1b4374d6b2023-11-21T13:21:32ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582021-03-0110472610.3390/foods10040726Slaughter Indicators, Carcass Measures, and Meat Quality of Lamb Fattened with Spelt (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> spp. <i>Spelta</i> L.)Josip Novoselec0Željka Klir Šalavardić1Danijela Samac2Mario Ronta3Zvonimir Steiner4Vinko Sičaja5Zvonko Antunović6Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University of J.J. Strossamyer in Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University of J.J. Strossamyer in Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University of J.J. Strossamyer in Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University of J.J. Strossamyer in Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University of J.J. Strossamyer in Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University of J.J. Strossamyer in Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaFaculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, University of J.J. Strossamyer in Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, 31000 Osijek, CroatiaThe aim of this research was to investigate the slaughter indicators, carcass measures, and meat quality of lambs fattened with spelt. Lambs consumed various feed mixtures (1000 g day<sup>−1</sup> lamb<sup>−1</sup>): I—control group; II—group with 10% dehulled spelt; III—group with 20% dehulled spelt. In the blood, the concentrations of minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron), biochemical parameters (urea, glucose, total proteins, albumin, globulin, cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, ß-hydroxybutyrate, non-esterified fatty acids, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase), and hepatic enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyltransferase, and creatine kinase) were determined. After slaughter, carcass development was measured. Samples of musculus semimembranosus were taken, of which the physical properties were analyzed. By analyzing the production properties of the lambs, we found that the slaughter characteristics of the lamb carcasses and the physical properties of the lamb meat as well as most biochemical indicators and enzymes did not significantly differ. The concentrations of albumin were increased in the groups with 10% and 20% spelt, as was the activity of alkaline phosphatase in the group with 20% spelt. The presented results indicate that spelt is an appropriate ingredient in the diet for weaned lambs.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/4/726speltlambcarcass measuresmeat qualitybiochemical parametersenzyme |
| spellingShingle | Josip Novoselec Željka Klir Šalavardić Danijela Samac Mario Ronta Zvonimir Steiner Vinko Sičaja Zvonko Antunović Slaughter Indicators, Carcass Measures, and Meat Quality of Lamb Fattened with Spelt (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> spp. <i>Spelta</i> L.) Foods spelt lamb carcass measures meat quality biochemical parameters enzyme |
| title | Slaughter Indicators, Carcass Measures, and Meat Quality of Lamb Fattened with Spelt (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> spp. <i>Spelta</i> L.) |
| title_full | Slaughter Indicators, Carcass Measures, and Meat Quality of Lamb Fattened with Spelt (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> spp. <i>Spelta</i> L.) |
| title_fullStr | Slaughter Indicators, Carcass Measures, and Meat Quality of Lamb Fattened with Spelt (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> spp. <i>Spelta</i> L.) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Slaughter Indicators, Carcass Measures, and Meat Quality of Lamb Fattened with Spelt (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> spp. <i>Spelta</i> L.) |
| title_short | Slaughter Indicators, Carcass Measures, and Meat Quality of Lamb Fattened with Spelt (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> spp. <i>Spelta</i> L.) |
| title_sort | slaughter indicators carcass measures and meat quality of lamb fattened with spelt i triticum aestivum i spp i spelta i l |
| topic | spelt lamb carcass measures meat quality biochemical parameters enzyme |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/4/726 |
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