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View article: Feed efficiency and fecal microbiome of nursery pigs from parents with divergent breeding value for feed conversion ratio
Feed efficiency and fecal microbiome of nursery pigs from parents with divergent breeding value for feed conversion ratio Open
Improving feed efficiency (FE) is essential for the swine industry’s economic and environmental sustainability. Genetic selection, particularly through estimating breeding values for feed conversion ratio (EBV_FCR), is a common strategy to…
View article: 377 Developing visible near-infrared spectroscopy calibration equations to predict the chemical composition of feces and nutrient digestibility based on pig fecal spectra
377 Developing visible near-infrared spectroscopy calibration equations to predict the chemical composition of feces and nutrient digestibility based on pig fecal spectra Open
Optimizing feed efficiency is an effective way to curb overall pig production costs given the increasing feed prices. Visible near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can be potentially implemented in the swine industry to determine nutrient dige…
View article: Evaluating disinfectant efficacy on mixed biofilms comprising Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli, lactic acid bacteria, and spoilage microorganisms
Evaluating disinfectant efficacy on mixed biofilms comprising Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli, lactic acid bacteria, and spoilage microorganisms Open
This study aimed to investigate the impact of temperature and the presence of other microorganisms on the susceptibility of STEC to biocides. Mature biofilms were formed at both 10°C and 25°C. An inoculum of planktonic bacteria comprising …
View article: Lactic acid bacteria and spoilage bacteria: Their interactions in <i>Escherichia coli</i><scp>O157</scp>:<scp>H7</scp> biofilms on food contact surfaces and implications for beef contamination
Lactic acid bacteria and spoilage bacteria: Their interactions in <i>Escherichia coli</i><span>O157</span>:<span>H7</span> biofilms on food contact surfaces and implications for beef contamination Open
This research explores the interaction between Shiga toxin‐producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 and bacteria species commonly found in beef processing environments, specifically Carnobacterium , Lactobacillus , Comamonas , Raoultella …
View article: Water buffalo versus cattle under similar rearing condition. I. Growth and carcass performance
Water buffalo versus cattle under similar rearing condition. I. Growth and carcass performance Open
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View article: 82 Critical Comparison of Water Buffalo (<i>Bubalus bubalis</i>) and Cattle on Growth Performance and Carcass Traits: a Review
82 Critical Comparison of Water Buffalo (<i>Bubalus bubalis</i>) and Cattle on Growth Performance and Carcass Traits: a Review Open
The multipurpose water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) has been exploited mostly for dairy purposes while being poorly utilized for meat production. However, in the marketplace, a prejudice exists against Buffalo carcasses due to most of the car…
View article: Effects of protein formula and extrusion cooking conditions on the techno‐functional properties of texturised pea proteins
Effects of protein formula and extrusion cooking conditions on the techno‐functional properties of texturised pea proteins Open
Summary Pea protein concentrate and isolate were blended to obtain protein blend formulas (PBFs) with three levels of protein content and investigated for their potential for developing texturised vegetable proteins (TVPs). PBFs were extru…
View article: A Combination of Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging with Two-Dimensional Correlation Analysis for Monitoring the Content of Alanine in Beef
A Combination of Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging with Two-Dimensional Correlation Analysis for Monitoring the Content of Alanine in Beef Open
Alanine (Ala), as the most important free amino acid, plays a significant role in food taste characteristics and human health regulation. The feasibility of using near–infrared hyperspectral imaging (NIR–HSI) combined with two–dimensional …
View article: Fusion of spectral and textural data of hyperspectral imaging for glycine content prediction in beef using SFCN algorithms
Fusion of spectral and textural data of hyperspectral imaging for glycine content prediction in beef using SFCN algorithms Open
Glycine, the simplest free amino acid, is one of the most important factors affecting the flavor of beef. In this paper, a fast and non-destructive method combining near-infrared hyperspectral (900–1700 nm) and textural data was first prop…
View article: Assessing the impact of Bos taurus x Bos indicus crossbreeding and postmortem technologies on the eating quality of loins from pasturefinished young bulls
Assessing the impact of Bos taurus x Bos indicus crossbreeding and postmortem technologies on the eating quality of loins from pasturefinished young bulls Open
This experiment aimed to evaluate the effects of Brahman crossbreeding and postmortem technologies (electrical stimulation and vacuum aging) on eating quality of loins from pasture-finished bulls. Fifty yearling bulls representing five Bra…
View article: Identification of Near Geographical Origin of Wolfberries by a Combination of Hyperspectral Imaging and Multi-Task Residual Fully Convolutional Network
Identification of Near Geographical Origin of Wolfberries by a Combination of Hyperspectral Imaging and Multi-Task Residual Fully Convolutional Network Open
Ningxia wolfberry is the only wolfberry product with medicinal value in China. However, the nutritional elements, active ingredients, and economic value of the wolfberry vary considerably among different origins in Ningxia. It is difficult…
View article: Formation and Transfer of Multi-Species Biofilms Containing E. coli O103:H2 on Food Contact Surfaces to Beef
Formation and Transfer of Multi-Species Biofilms Containing E. coli O103:H2 on Food Contact Surfaces to Beef Open
Interactions of Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC; O103:H2) with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) or spoilage bacteria (SP) multispecies biofilms on polyurethane (TPU) and stainless-steel (SS) were assessed at 10 and 25°C under wet and dry con…
View article: Influence of Production Factors on Beef Primal Tissue Composition
Influence of Production Factors on Beef Primal Tissue Composition Open
This study used 1076 crossbred steers to evaluate the effects of calf-fed and yearling-fed beef production systems, implant strategies (with and without implants), and their interactions on the primal tissue composition (lean and fat compo…
View article: The Effects of Castration, Implant Protocol, and Supplementation of Bos indicus-Influenced Beef Cattle under Tropical Savanna Conditions on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality
The Effects of Castration, Implant Protocol, and Supplementation of Bos indicus-Influenced Beef Cattle under Tropical Savanna Conditions on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality Open
The effects of castration, supplementation, and implant protocol (IP) on growth, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of grass-fed cattle were evaluated. Two experiments followed a two-way ANOVA and a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. Expe…
View article: Tandem Mass Tag Labeling–Based Analysis to Characterize Muscle-Specific Proteome Changes During Postmortem Aging of Bison Longissimus Lumborum and Psoas Major Muscles
Tandem Mass Tag Labeling–Based Analysis to Characterize Muscle-Specific Proteome Changes During Postmortem Aging of Bison Longissimus Lumborum and Psoas Major Muscles Open
The objective of the study was to examine the variations in sarcoplasmic proteomes of bison longissimus lumborum (LL) and psoas major (PM) muscles during postmortem aging utilizing tandem mass tag isobaric labeling coupled with liquid chro…
View article: Effects of encapsulated cinnamaldehyde on growth performance, intestinal digestive and absorptive functions, meat quality and gut microbiota in broiler chickens
Effects of encapsulated cinnamaldehyde on growth performance, intestinal digestive and absorptive functions, meat quality and gut microbiota in broiler chickens Open
Essential oils are potential antimicrobial alternatives and their applications in animal feeds are limited due to their fast absorption in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This study investigated the effects of encapsulated cinnamaldehyde…
View article: Effects of red-osier dogwood extracts on growth performance, intestinal digestive and absorptive functions, and meat quality of broiler chickens
Effects of red-osier dogwood extracts on growth performance, intestinal digestive and absorptive functions, and meat quality of broiler chickens Open
A total of 320 one-day-old Cobb 500 chicks with an initial weight of 48.3 ± 3.3 g·pen −1 were assigned to four dietary treatments with eight replicates provided in three phases for 46 d. The treatments were fed as mash diets and included (…
View article: Preliminary observations on carcass traits and meat yield of five types of Brahman-influenced grass-fed bulls
Preliminary observations on carcass traits and meat yield of five types of Brahman-influenced grass-fed bulls Open
Benefitingfrominterventionsof thesavannaecosystem, breedersinLosLlanosof ApureState(Venezuela) are exploring the opportunity to improve cattle genetics by implementing crossbreeding programs.Fifty bulls (23 months of age) of five types of …
View article: Effects of Encapsulated Cinnamaldehyde on Growth Performance, Intestinal Digestive and Absorptive Functions, Meat Quality and Gut Microbiota in Broiler Chickens
Effects of Encapsulated Cinnamaldehyde on Growth Performance, Intestinal Digestive and Absorptive Functions, Meat Quality and Gut Microbiota in Broiler Chickens Open
Background: Essential oils are potential antimicrobial alternatives and their applications in animal feeds are limited due to their fast absorption in upper gastrointestinal tract. This study investigated the effects of encapsulated cinnam…
View article: Effects of antibiotic growth promoter and dietary protease on growth performance, apparent ileal digestibility, intestinal morphology, meat quality, and intestinal gene expression in broiler chickens: a comparison
Effects of antibiotic growth promoter and dietary protease on growth performance, apparent ileal digestibility, intestinal morphology, meat quality, and intestinal gene expression in broiler chickens: a comparison Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of supplementing broiler diets with a dietary protease on growth performance, digestive function, intestinal morphology, and meat quality as compared with feeding diets with or without an antibiotic…
View article: Bullock carcass performance trends in Brahman and F1 crosses fattened on tropical pastures
Bullock carcass performance trends in Brahman and F1 crosses fattened on tropical pastures Open
Young bulls of five breed types [Brahman (n=4), F1-Angus (n=4), F1-Chianina (n=4), F1-Romosinuano (n=4), and F1-Simmental (n=4)] were fattened for 165 days on improved pastures (savanna ecosystem), to compare their performances in carcass …
View article: Carcass performance of cows, heifers and bulls fattened to pasture in the savanna ecosystem
Carcass performance of cows, heifers and bulls fattened to pasture in the savanna ecosystem Open
A group of purebred Brahman cull heifers (n = 22) and cows (n = 19) were fattened on pasture (165 days) along with Zebu-type bulls (n = 20) to compare their carcass traits, fabrication yield and meat palatability traits. Bulls significantl…
View article: Investigation of a Reduction in Tylosin on the Prevalence of Liver Abscesses and Antimicrobial Resistance in Enterococci in Feedlot Cattle
Investigation of a Reduction in Tylosin on the Prevalence of Liver Abscesses and Antimicrobial Resistance in Enterococci in Feedlot Cattle Open
Recent concerns over linkages between antimicrobial resistance in human pathogens and antimicrobial use in livestock have prompted researchers to investigate management strategies that reduce the current reliance on in-feed tylosin to cont…
View article: Attitudinal Determinants of Beef Consumption in Venezuela: A Retrospective Survey
Attitudinal Determinants of Beef Consumption in Venezuela: A Retrospective Survey Open
Consumer surveys were conducted in the Western, Central, and Eastern regions of Venezuela to determine buying expectations, motivations, needs, perceptions, and preferences of beef consumers, and their acceptance of domestic (and foreign) …
View article: PSVI-1 Improvement of gut morphology and meat quality of broiler chickens by encapsulated citral and cinnamaldehyde
PSVI-1 Improvement of gut morphology and meat quality of broiler chickens by encapsulated citral and cinnamaldehyde Open
This study investigated the effects of encapsulated citral (CIT) and cinnamaldehyde (CIN) on growth performance, intestinal morphology and meat quality in broilers. A total of 320 0-day-age male broilers (Cobb 500) were allocated 32 pens w…
View article: Influence of Maternal Corn Supplementation of Beef Cattle on Muscle Fiber Type and Meat Quality of their Offspring
Influence of Maternal Corn Supplementation of Beef Cattle on Muscle Fiber Type and Meat Quality of their Offspring Open
ObjectivesTo determine the influence of corn supplementation of beef cows during winter and their impact on offspring beef quality attributes.Materials and MethodsForty-seven multiparous Angus beef cows carrying male calves were assigned r…
View article: Comparison of Lipid and Protein Oxidation Products and their Impact on Colour Stability in Bison Longissimus Lumborum and Psoas Major Muscles
Comparison of Lipid and Protein Oxidation Products and their Impact on Colour Stability in Bison Longissimus Lumborum and Psoas Major Muscles Open
ObjectivesTo compare lipid (malondialdehyde [MDA], 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal [HNE]) and protein (carbonyl content [CAR]) oxidation products and determine their influence on color stability in two bison muscles (longissimus lumborum [LL; color st…