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The influence of fattening periods on performance, carcass composition, and meat quality of Charolaise crossbred steers
Author(s)
Kheawrod, W.
Thiwaratkoon, P.
Chongcharoen, M.
Chancharoen, P.
Yathongchai, W.
Date Issued
December 1, 2020
Type
Article
Abstract
Results showed that the initial weight did not differ between groups (P>0.05). While, the 15 month group had more heavy weight than 12 month group (P<0.01). Furthermore, the 15 month group gained more weight than 12 month group (P<0.05). The average daily gain of 15 month group was higher than 12 month group (P<0.01) which were 723.62 and 603.30 gram/day, respectively. The weight of hot and cold carcass of 15 month group was higher than 12 month group (P<0.01) while the percentage of hot and cold carcass did not differ between group (P>0.05). For carcass composition, lean percentage (P<0.01) and bone percentage (P<0.05) were higher in 15 month group than in 12 month. Meat color, shrinkage loss, cooking loss, and shear force did not affect by fattening period (P>0.05). In addition the fattening period did not impact on collagen content and also collagen solubility (P>0.05).
Citation
International Journal of Agricultural Technology, 16(6), 1397-1406, 2020