Carcass and meat quality in Brown fattened young bulls: effect of rearing method and slaughter weight

Three groups of Brown fattened young bulls were studied, comparing the effects of rearing method (suckled vs. bucket reared) and of slaughter weight (400 vs. 480 kg). Suckled animals had higher fatness scores (2.2 vs. 1.3), more dissectible fat (14.5 vs. 9.1%), and higher intramuscular fat content (...

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Main Authors: A. CERDEÑO, C. Vieira, E. Serrano, A.R. Mantecón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2006-04-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-200604-0001_carcass-and-meat-quality-in-brown-fattened-young-bulls-effect-of-rearing-method-and-slaughter-weight.php