Longitudinal muscle gene expression patterns associated with differential intramuscular fat in cattle

Intramuscular fat (IMF) can improve meat product quality through its impact on flavour and juiciness. High marbling cuts can command premium prices in some countries and grading systems, but there is substantial cost involved in choosing to grain feed animals in an effort to deposit more IMF. There...

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Main Authors: N.J. Hudson, A. Reverter, P.L. Greenwood, B. Guo, L.M. Cafe, B.P. Dalrymple
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731114002754