Abattoir Factors Influencing the Incidence of Dark Cutting in Australian Grain-Fed Beef

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of carcass traits, lairage time and weather conditions during lairage and abattoir factors that impact the incidence of dark cutting in 142,228 grain-fed carcasses, as defined by Meat Standards Australia (MSA) guidelines. This study was conducted over...

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Main Authors: Cameron C. Steel, Angela. M. Lees, D. Bowler, P. A. Gonzalez-Rivas, G. Tarr, R. D. Warner, F. R. Dunshea, Frances C. Cowley, P. McGilchrist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/474