Author : Lyle Shepherd
Release : 2013
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Book Synopsis The Effects of Method of Forage-finishing and Cattle Breed on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Meat Quality, and Fatty Acid Composition by : Lyle Shepherd
Download or read book The Effects of Method of Forage-finishing and Cattle Breed on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Meat Quality, and Fatty Acid Composition written by Lyle Shepherd. This book was released on 2013. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three methods of forage-finishing (pasture, silage, hay) for beef cattle were used to evaluate growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, and fatty acid composition relative to grain-finished beef. Two hundred steers (100 Angus, 100 Hereford) were equally allocated (based on size) to 2 locations, evaluating alfalfa or grass forages as alternatives to grain. Growth performance and carcass traits were greater for grain-finished steers. Forage-finishing increased (P 0.02) concentrations of alpha-linolenic acid and total omega-3 fatty acids vs. grain-finishing. A trained taste panel found no difference (P 0.05) in tenderness between forage-and grain-finished beef. Beef flavour intensity was greater (P