The effects of fasting and transportation on beef cattle. 2. Body component changes, carcass composition and meat quality

Jones, S. D. M.; Schaefer, A. L.; Tong, A. K. W.; Vincent, B. C.

doi:10.1016/0301-6226(88)90051-6

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“…Heifers subjected to a shorter journey had slightly better pH, EC, L*, b*, C* and h* values compared to heifers transported for a longer time. Jones et al (1988) noted an insignificant adverse effect of transport time on beef quality. Villarroel et al (2003) observed that longer journey, up to 6 h, slightly increased pH and decreased colour parameters (L*, a*, b*).…”

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Effect of the transport duration time and season on some physicochemical properties of beef meat

Marenčić¹,

Ivanković

Pintić

et al. 2012

Arch. Anim. Breed.

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The objective of this study was to examine the effect of season and transport time on beef quality. The study was conducted during 12 months of 2009 on 480 bulls and 480 heifers of Simmental breed. The cattle were divided into 2 transport groups and then into 4 season groups according to the journey. Quality indicators pH, electrical conductivity (EC) and meat colour values were measured 24 h post mortem on m. longissimus dorsi. Heifer beef compared to bull beef had better values of quality indicators (P<0.05). Differences in quality indicators were found between cattle slaughtered in the spring and summer seasons and between cattle slaughtered in the autumn and summer seasons (P<0.05). Bull beef had poorer colour, pH and EC values in the summer and winter seasons compared to the spring season, whereas heifer beef had poorer pH, EC and colour values in the summer period compared to other seasons (P<0.05). In the summer season, poorer pH, EC and colour (L* and h*) values were obtained in groups of heifers transported for a longer time compared to heifers transported for a shorter time (P<0.05). In groups of bulls transported for a shorter time during the winter period poorer pH, EC and colour values were obtained (P<0.05). This study suggests that the quality of Simmental beef was associated with the season and that environmental factors should be considered when deciding about the time of cattle transport, since this can reduce beef colour in a very short period of time.

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Effect of the transport duration time and season on some physicochemical properties of beef meat

Marenčić¹,

Ivanković

Pintić

et al. 2012

Arch. Anim. Breed.

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“…In the antemortem environment, these body fluid shifts may contribute significantly to the degraded meat quality and reduced carcass yield that is observed (Jones et al 1988). …”

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Effects of transport stress and electrolyte supplementation on body fluids and weights of bulls

Gortel¹,

Young²,

Kawamoto³

et al. 1992

Can. J. Anim. Sci.

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“…From an economic perspective. marketing factors are important since they can impair meat quality and increase carcass loss (Price and Tennessen 1981;Phillips et al 1985; Jones et al 1988;Shorthose and Wythes 1988). Furthermore, there is a growing concern that animal welfare in the preslaughter environment may be degraded (Fraser 1979;Kilgour 1988 Jones et al 1988).…”

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Effects of Transport and Electrolyte Supplementation on Ion Concentrations, Carcass Yield and Quality in Bulls

Schaefer¹,

Jones²,

Tong³

et al. 1990

Can. J. Anim. Sci.

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. 1990 In the second experiment, 79 crossbred yearling bulls averaging 595+6.5 kg were divided into treatment groups of either 19 or 20 animals each and subjected to mixing, handling and a 6-h transport period after which they were Ieft in lairage for 18-20 h before slaughter. Treatment groups were: (1) no water during lairage; (2) water only; (3) electrolyte drink; or (4) a5% glucose drink. Animals in exp. 2 given either water or no water displayed significantly higher serum sodium (P<0.01) and chloride ion (P<0.02) levels compared to animals offered an electrolyte or glucose drink. It was also found that the urine cation levels of animals offered no water or water only were significantly higher (P<0.05). ln all animals, improved electrolyte balance coincided with improved meat quality traits and carcass yield.

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The effects of fasting and transportation on beef cattle. 2. Body component changes, carcass composition and meat quality

Cited by 35 publications

References 9 publications

Effect of the transport duration time and season on some physicochemical properties of beef meat

Effect of the transport duration time and season on some physicochemical properties of beef meat

Effects of transport stress and electrolyte supplementation on body fluids and weights of bulls

Effects of Transport and Electrolyte Supplementation on Ion Concentrations, Carcass Yield and Quality in Bulls

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