Meat Products: From Animal (Farm) to Meal (Fork)

Abstract

Meat composition and quality are not independent of the effects of animal production systems [...]

A New Insight on Carcass and Meat Quality in Ruminants

“…Production systems are important because they directly affect carcass and meat composition and quality. The interactions between diet, the animal’s physiological status, and the environment will impact the yield, composition, quality, and sensorial appeal of its meat products; so, the use of forages, novel feeds, industry by-products, and more sustainable production systems for holistic benefit could modify the value of meat products delivered for human consumption and this must be considered [ 4 ].…”