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Lin Y, Sun L, Lv Y, Liao R, Zhang K, Zhou J, Zhang S, Xu J, He M, Wu C, Zhang D, Shen X, Dai J, Gao J. Transcriptomic and metabolomic dissection of skeletal muscle of crossbred Chongming white goats with different meat production performance. BMC Genomics 2024; 25:443. [PMID: 38704563 PMCID: PMC11069289 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10304-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The transcriptome and metabolome dissection of the skeletal muscle of high- and low- growing individuals from a crossbred population of the indigenous Chongming white goat and the Boer goat were performed to discover the potential functional differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differential expression metabolites (DEMs). RESULTS A total of 2812 DEGs were detected in 6 groups at three time stages (3,6,12 Month) in skeletal muscle using the RNA-seq method. A DEGs set containing seven muscle function related genes (TNNT1, TNNC1, TNNI1, MYBPC2, MYL2, MHY7, and CSRP3) was discovered, and their expression tended to increase as goat muscle development progressed. Seven DEGs (TNNT1, FABP3, TPM3, DES, PPP1R27, RCAN1, LMOD2) in the skeletal muscle of goats in the fast-growing and slow-growing groups was verified their expression difference by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Further, through the Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) approach, a total of 183 DEMs in various groups of the muscle samples and these DEMs such as Queuine and Keto-PGF1α, which demonstrated different abundance between the goat fast-growing group and slow-growing group. Through weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA), the study correlated the DEGs with the DEMs and identified 4 DEGs modules associated with 18 metabolites. CONCLUSION This study benefits to dissection candidate genes and regulatory networks related to goat meat production performance, and the joint analysis of transcriptomic and metabolomic data provided insights into the study of goat muscle development.
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- Yuexia Lin
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Resources Evaluation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Resources Evaluation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Resources Evaluation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Resources Evaluation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Resources Evaluation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China
- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Resources Evaluation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201106, China
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- Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China.
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China.
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China.
- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Resources Evaluation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201106, China.
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- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai, 201106, China.
- Shanghai Municipal Key Laboratory of Agri-Genetics and Breeding, Shanghai, 201106, China.
- Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Resources Evaluation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shanghai, 201106, China.
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Fu J, Liu J, Zou X, Deng M, Liu G, Sun B, Guo Y, Liu D, Li Y. Transcriptome analysis of mRNA and miRNA in the development of LeiZhou goat muscles. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9858. [PMID: 38684760 PMCID: PMC11058254 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60521-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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The progression of muscle development is a pivotal aspect of animal ontogenesis, where miRNA and mRNA exert substantial influence as prominent players. It is important to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in skeletal muscle development to enhance the quality and yield of meat produced by Leizhou goats. We employed RNA sequencing (RNA-SEQ) technology to generate miRNA-mRNA profiles in Leizhou goats, capturing their developmental progression at 0, 3, and 6 months of age. A total of 977 mRNAs and 174 miRNAs were found to be differentially expressed based on our analysis. Metabolic pathways, calcium signaling pathways, and amino acid synthesis and metabolism were found to be significantly enriched among the differentially expressed mRNA in the enrichment analysis. Meanwhile, we found that among these differentially expressed mRNA, some may be related to muscle development, such as MYL10, RYR3, and CSRP3. Additionally,, we identified five muscle-specific miRNAs (miR-127-3p, miR-133a-3p, miR-193b-3p, miR-365-3p, and miR-381) that consistently exhibited high expression levels across all three stages. These miRNAs work with their target genes (FHL3, SESN1, PACSIN3, LMCD1) to regulate muscle development. Taken together, our findings suggest that several miRNAs and mRNAs are involved in regulating muscle development and cell growth in goats. By uncovering the molecular mechanisms involved in muscle growth and development, these findings contribute valuable knowledge that can inform breeding strategies aimed at enhancing meat yield and quality in Leizhou goats.
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- Junjie Fu
- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
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Shen J, Luo Y, Wang J, Hu J, Liu X, Li S, Hao Z, Li M, Zhao Z, Zhang Y, Yang S, Wang L, Gu Y. Integrated transcriptome analysis reveals roles of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in caprine skeletal muscle mass and meat quality. Funct Integr Genomics 2023; 23:63. [PMID: 36810929 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-023-00987-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play important roles in the growth and development of skeletal muscle. However, there is limited information on goats. In this study, expression profiles of lncRNAs in Longissimus dorsi muscle from Liaoning cashmere (LC) goats and Ziwuling black (ZB) goats with divergent meat yield and meat quality were compared using RNA-sequencing. Based on our previous microRNA (miRNA) and mRNA profiles obtained from the same tissues, the target genes and binding miRNAs of differentially expressed lncRNAs were obtained. Subsequently, lncRNA-mRNA interaction networks and a ceRNA network of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA were constructed. A total of 136 differentially expressed lncRNAs were identified between the two breeds. Fifteen cis target genes and 143 trans target genes were found for differentially expressed lncRNAs, and they were enriched in muscle contraction, muscle system process, muscle cell differentiation, and p53 signaling pathway. A total of 69 lncRNA-trans target gene pairs were constructed, with close relationship with muscle development, intramuscular fat deposition, and meat tenderness. A total of 16 lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA ceRNA pairs were identified, of which some reportedly associated with skeletal muscle development and fat deposition were found. The study will provide an improved understanding of the roles of lncRNAs in caprine meat yield and meat quality.
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- Jiyuan Shen
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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Liu Y, Zhou Z, Li K, Wang P, Chen Y, Deng S, Li W, Yu K, Wang K. VMP1 Regulated by chi-miR-124a Effects Goat Myoblast Proliferation, Autophagy, and Apoptosis through the PI3K/ULK1/mTOR Signaling Pathway. Cells 2022; 11:cells11142227. [PMID: 35883670 PMCID: PMC9319091 DOI: 10.3390/cells11142227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The production of goat meat is determined by the growth speed of muscle fibers, and the autophagy and apoptosis of myoblast cells is a crucial process in the growth of muscle fibers. The rapid growth of muscle fibers occurs from one month old to nine months old in goats; however, the mechanisms of myoblast cells’ autophagy and apoptosis in this process are still unknown. To identify candidate genes and signaling pathway mechanisms involved in myoblast apoptosis and autophagy, we compared the expression characteristics of longissimus dorsi tissues from Wu’an goats—a native goat breed of China—at 1 month old (mon1 group) and 9 months old (mon9 group). Herein, a total of 182 differentially expressed mRNAs (DEGs) in the mon1 vs. mon9 comparison, along with the KEGG enrichments, showed that the PI3K-Akt pathway associated with autophagy and apoptosis was significantly enriched. Among these DEGs, expression of vacuole membrane protein 1 (VMP1)—a key gene for the PI3K-Akt pathway—was significantly upregulated in the older goats relative to the 1-month-old goats. We demonstrated that VMP1 promotes the proliferation and autophagy of myoblasts, and inhibits their apoptosis. The integration analysis of miRNA–mRNA showed that miR-124a was a regulator of VMP1 in muscle tissue, and overexpression and inhibition of miR-124a suppressed the proliferation and autophagy of myoblasts. The PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway was an important pathway for cell autophagy. Additionally, the activator of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, the expression of VMP1, and ULK1 were higher than the negative control, and the expression of mTOR was depressed. The expression of VMP1, ULK1, and mTOR was the opposite when the inhibitor was added to the myoblasts. These results show that the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway promoted the expression of VMP1 and ULK1. By using adenovirus-mediated apoptosis and proliferation assays, we found that that miR-124a inhibits myoblast proliferation and autophagy, and promotes their apoptosis by targeting VMP1. In conclusion, our results indicated that VMP1 was highly expressed in the LD muscle tissues of nine-month-old goats, and that it was regulated by miR-124a to inhibit myoblast cells’ apoptosis through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, and to promote proliferation and autophagy. These findings contribute to the understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in myoblast proliferation, autophagy, and apoptosis.
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- Yufang Liu
- College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (Y.L.); (W.L.)
- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056021, China; (Z.Z.); (K.L.); (P.W.); (Y.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056021, China; (Z.Z.); (K.L.); (P.W.); (Y.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056021, China; (Z.Z.); (K.L.); (P.W.); (Y.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056021, China; (Z.Z.); (K.L.); (P.W.); (Y.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan 056021, China; (Z.Z.); (K.L.); (P.W.); (Y.C.)
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China;
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- College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (Y.L.); (W.L.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- Correspondence: (K.Y.); (K.W.); Tel.: +86-159-10666799 (K.Y.); +86-184-37158776 (K.W.); Fax: +86-0106-2731314 (K.Y.); +86-0371-56552516 (K.W.)
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- College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (Y.L.); (W.L.)
- Correspondence: (K.Y.); (K.W.); Tel.: +86-159-10666799 (K.Y.); +86-184-37158776 (K.W.); Fax: +86-0106-2731314 (K.Y.); +86-0371-56552516 (K.W.)
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He C, Wang Y, Zhu J, Li Y, Chen J, Lin Y. Integrative Analysis of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Network Reveals the Key lncRNAs Implicated Potentially in the Differentiation of Adipocyte in Goats. Front Physiol 2022; 13:900179. [PMID: 35600305 PMCID: PMC9117728 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.900179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Goats are popular in China because of their superior meat quality, delicate flesh, and unique flavor. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play important roles in transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression. However, the effects of lncRNAs on adipocyte differentiation in goat has not been fully elucidated yet. In this investigation, we performed RNA-Seq analysis of intramuscular and subcutaneous adipocytes from Jianzhou Daer goat before and after differentiation, including both intramuscular preadipocytes (IMPA) vs. intramuscular adipocytes (IMA) and subcutaneous preadipocytes (SPA) vs. subcutaneous adipocytes (SA). A total of 289.49 G clean reads and 12,519 lncRNAs were obtained from 20 samples. In total, 3,733 differentially expressed RNAs (182 lncRNAs and 3,551 mRNAs) were identified by pairwise comparison. There were 135 differentially expressed lncRNAs (DELs) specific to intramuscular adipocytes, 39 DELs specific to subcutaneous adipocytes, and 8 DELs common to both adipocytes in these 182 DELs. Some well-known and novel pathways associated with preadipocyte differentiation were identified: fat acid metabolism, TGF-beta signaling pathway and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. By integrating miRNA-seq data from another study, we also identified hub miRNAs in both types of fat cells. Our analysis revealed the unique and common lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks of two kinds of adipocytes. Several lncRNAs that regulate potentially goat preadipocyte differentiation were identified, such as XR_001918 647.1, XR_001917728.1, XR_001297263.2 and LNC_004191. Furthermore, our findings from the present study may contribute to a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying in goat meat quality and provide a theoretical basis for further goat molecular breeding.
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- Changsheng He
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Education Ministry, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Exploitation of Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- College of Animal and Veterinary Science, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Education Ministry, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Exploitation of Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Education Ministry, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Exploitation of Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Education Ministry, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Exploitation of Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- College of Animal and Veterinary Science, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Education Ministry, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- College of Food Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization of Education Ministry, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Exploitation of Sichuan Province, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- College of Animal and Veterinary Science, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: Yaqiu Lin,
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Ye J, Zhao X, Xue H, Zou X, Liu G, Deng M, Sun B, Guo Y, Liu D, Li Y. RNA-Seq Reveals miRNA and mRNA Co-regulate Muscle Differentiation in Fetal Leizhou Goats. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:829769. [PMID: 35400087 PMCID: PMC8990838 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.829769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Muscle differentiation is an essential link in animal growth and development, and microRNA and mRNA are indispensable in skeletal muscle differentiation. To improve the meat quality and production of the Leizhou goat, it is vital to understand the molecular mechanism by which its skeletal muscle differentiates. By RNA sequencing (RNA-SEQ), we established miRNA-mRNA profiles of Leizhou goats at three stages: fetal day 70, 90, and 120. There were 991 differently expressed mRNAs and 39 differentially expressed miRNAs found, with the differentially expressed mRNAs mainly enriched in calcium ion binding, ECM-receptor interaction, and Focal adhesion. CKM and MYH3, two muscle differentiation markers, were significantly differentially expressed during this period. In addition, we found that chi-miR-129-5p, chi-miR-433, and chi-miR-24-3p co-regulate muscle differentiation with their target genes. Finally, we can confirm that muscle differentiation occurred in Leizhou goat between 90 and 120 days of the fetus. This study is helpful to better explore the molecular mechanism of goat muscle differentiation.
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- Junning Ye
- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Livestock and Poultry, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yaokun Li
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LIMA TLS, COSTA GFD, CRUZ GRBD, ARAÚJO ÍBDS, RIBEIRO NL, FERREIRA VCDS, SILVA FAPD, BELTRÃO FILHO EM. Effect of storage time on colorimetric, physicochemical, and lipid oxidation parameters in sheep meat sausages with pre-emulsified linseed oil. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.24721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OLIVEIRA FBBD, FERNANDES CCL, MONTENEGRO AR, OLIVEIRA ITM, SILVA CP, LIMA FWR, CARNEIRO HAV, BESERRA FJ, RÊGO ACD, RONDINA D. Cured dry smoked shoulder meat quality from culled adult goats fed a high lipid diet. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.19521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Alanís PJ, Miranda-de la Lama GC, Mariezcurrena-Berasain MA, Barbabosa-Pliego A, Rayas-Amor AA, Estévez-Moreno LX. Sheep meat consumers in Mexico: Understanding their perceptions, habits, preferences and market segments. Meat Sci 2021; 184:108705. [PMID: 34768180 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2021.108705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Sheep meat is an essential element within the multicultural mosaic of Mexican agri-food traditions. A total of 332 consumers were surveyed face-to-face in restaurants specializing in selling traditional sheep meat products. Our results showed that consumers could be segmented based on their perceptions, habits, and preferences towards sheep meat. For consumers, sheep meat is perceived as food with unique sensory attributes, coming from healthier animals than other species and traditional characters. Their willingness to pay extra is subject to the guarantee that the meat is safe, free of hormones and antibiotics, and to a lesser extent, certified organic. The multivariate analysis suggested three clusters or consumer profiles named passive, wholehearted, and deep-rooted, which explained the associations among attitudes, some demographic variables, and consumption frequency. The nascent national sheep meat industry needs to consider these concerns in developing marketing and trust strategies to attract, maintain, and build loyalty among Mexican consumers.
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- P J Alanís
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico UAEM, Toluca, Mexico
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- Department of Animal Production and Food Science, Agrifood Institute of Aragon (IA2), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico UAEM, Toluca, Mexico
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico UAEM, Toluca, Mexico
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- Department of Food Science, Metropolitan Autonomous University Lerma Unit, Lerma de Villada, Mexico
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- Department of Animal Production and Food Science, Agrifood Institute of Aragon (IA2), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Theodoridis A, Vouraki S, Morin E, Rupérez LR, Davis C, Arsenos G. Efficiency Analysis as a Tool for Revealing Best Practices and Innovations: The Case of the Sheep Meat Sector in Europe. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11113242. [PMID: 34827974 PMCID: PMC8614382 DOI: 10.3390/ani11113242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The European sheep meat sector faces technical, market and financial challenges that threaten its economic performance and overall sustainability. At the same time, the sector is characterized by poor and slow adoption of innovations that could help towards facing these challenges. In this study, the technical efficiency of extensive, semi-intensive and intensive sheep meat farms in France, Spain and the UK was explored to reveal the profile of the most efficient ones and identify the best practices and innovations that these farms apply. The most efficient sheep meat farms reared large flocks, used available infrastructure at full capacity and managed human labor in a rational way. These best farms emphasized feeding and grazing innovations, marketing strategies, breeding programs and use of digital technologies. The uptake of such practices and innovations by farms of similar production systems could help to increase the productivity and economic performance of the sheep meat sector. Abstract The slow adoption of innovations is a key challenge that the European sheep sector faces for its sustainability. The future of the sector lies on the adoption of best practices, modern technologies and innovations that can improve its resilience and mitigate its dependence on public support. In this study, the concept of technical efficiency was used to reveal the most efficient sheep meat farms and to identify the best practices and farm innovations that could potentially be adopted by other farms of similar production systems. Data Envelopment Analysis was applied to farm accounting data from 458 sheep meat farms of intensive, semi-intensive and extensive systems from France, Spain and the UK, and the structural and economic characteristics of the most efficient farms were analyzed. These best farmers were indicated through a survey, which was conducted within the Innovation for Sustainable Sheep and Goat Production in the Europe (iSAGE) Horizon 2020 project, the management and production practices and innovations that improve their economic performance and make them better than their peers.
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- Alexandros Theodoridis
- Laboratory of Animal Production Economics, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-2310999953
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- Laboratory of Animal Husbandry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.V.); (G.A.)
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- Institut de l’Élevage, CS 52637, 31321 Castanet Tolosan, France;
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- Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2TL, UK;
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- Laboratory of Animal Husbandry, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece; (S.V.); (G.A.)
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Sujarwanta RO, Beya MM, Utami D, Jamhari J, Suryanto E, Agus A, Smyth HE, Hoffman LC. Rice Bran Makes a Healthy and Tasty Traditional Indonesian Goat Meatball, 'Bakso'. Foods 2021; 10:foods10081940. [PMID: 34441716 PMCID: PMC8392275 DOI: 10.3390/foods10081940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Meatballs are popular in Asia and traditionally made from beef or chicken with tapioca (≈8% wt/wt) as filler. Tapioca has a high glycaemic index (GI); therefore, rice bran was evaluated as a substitute to create a healthier meatball of acceptable quality. Substitution of tapioca with rice bran (100:0; 75:25, 50:50; 25:75; 0:100% tapioca: % rice bran) decreased the starch content (7.8 to 3.3%) and GI (56.08 to 43.85) whilst increasing the protein (10.9 to 12.8%) and fibre (8.1 to 10.3%) contents. Although consistency (995 to 776 N/mm) was affected, firmness (90.6 to 90.5 N) and shear force (300 to 312 N) were only slightly affected by the ratio of tapioca to rice bran. Sensory analysis revealed that the goat meatball with the substitution of tapioca with up to 25% rice bran was deemed acceptable by 40 Indonesian consumers.
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- Rio Olympias Sujarwanta
- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Coopers Plains, Brisbane, QLD 4108, Australia; (M.M.B.); (H.E.S.); (L.C.H.)
- School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD 4343, Australia; or
- Department of Animal Products Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia; (J.J.); (E.S.)
- Correspondence: or
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- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Coopers Plains, Brisbane, QLD 4108, Australia; (M.M.B.); (H.E.S.); (L.C.H.)
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- School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD 4343, Australia; or
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Products Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia; (J.J.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Animal Products Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia; (J.J.); (E.S.)
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia;
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- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Coopers Plains, Brisbane, QLD 4108, Australia; (M.M.B.); (H.E.S.); (L.C.H.)
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- Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Coopers Plains, Brisbane, QLD 4108, Australia; (M.M.B.); (H.E.S.); (L.C.H.)
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch 7602, South Africa
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He C, Wang Y, Xu Q, Xiong Y, Zhu J, Lin Y. Overexpression of Krueppel like factor 3 promotes subcutaneous adipocytes differentiation in goat Capra hircus. Anim Sci J 2021; 92:e13514. [PMID: 33522088 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Previous research reported that KLF3 plays different roles in the regulation of adipose deposition across species. However, the exact function of KLF3 in goat subcutaneous adipocyte remains unknown. Here, the goat KLF3 gene was firstly cloned and showed that the mRNA sequence of the goat KLF3 gene was 1,264 bp (GenBank accession number: KU041753.1) and its coding sequence was 1,037 bp, encoding 345 amino acids with three classic zinc finger domains of KLFs family at its C-terminus. The alignment of the amino acid sequence of KLF3 among various species demonstrated that goat had the highest homology to that of sheep, presenting 99.4% similarity, while the homology similarity to that of mice presented only 93.62% in contrast. Furthermore, KLF3 had highest mRNA level in fat tissue and lowest level in the heart in comparison. Additionally, the mRNA level of KLF3 gradually tended to increase during adipogenesis. Interestingly, overexpression of KLF3 increased lipid accumulation. In line with this, the gain-of-function of KLF3 dramatically elevated the mRNA levels of TG synthetic genes and adipogenic maker genes (p < .01) . Moreover, overexpression of KLF3 upregulated all the potential target genes, except for C/EBPα. These results suggested that KLF3 is a positive regulator for subcutaneous adipocyte differentiation in goats.
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- Changsheng He
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China.,College of Animal &Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China.,College of Animal &Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China.,College of Animal &Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China.,College of Animal &Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China.,College of Animal &Veterinary Sciences, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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Watkins PJ, Jaborek JR, Teng F, Day L, Castada HZ, Baringer S, Wick M. Branched chain fatty acids in the flavour of sheep and goat milk and meat: A review. Small Rumin Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Batista AC, Santos V, Afonso J, Guedes C, Azevedo J, Teixeira A, Silva S. Evaluation of an Image Analysis Approach to Predicting Primal Cuts and Lean in Light Lamb Carcasses. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11051368. [PMID: 34065849 PMCID: PMC8150938 DOI: 10.3390/ani11051368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The traditional way of estimating the carcass composition by complete dissection of muscle, fat and bone is an expensive, time-consuming and inconsistent process. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of a simple video image analysis (VIA) system to predict the composition and primal cuts using light lamb carcasses. The six cuts of the carcasses were grouped according to their commercial value: high-value cuts (HVC), medium-value (MVC), low-value (LVC) and all of the cuts (AllC). Results showed the ability of the VIA system to estimate the weight and yield of the groups of carcass joints. Abstract Carcass dissection is a more accurate method for determining the composition of a carcass; however, it is expensive and time-consuming. Techniques like VIA are of great interest once they are objective and able to determine carcass contents accurately. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of a flexible VIA system to determine the weight and yield of the commercial value of carcass cuts of light lamb. Photos from 55 lamb carcasses are taken and a total of 21 VIA measurements are assessed. The half-carcasses are divided into six primal cuts, grouped according to their commercial value: high-value (HVC), medium-value (MVC), low-value (LVC) and all of the cuts (AllC). K-folds cross-validation stepwise regression analyses are used to estimate the weights of the cuts in the groups and their lean meat yields. The models used to estimate the weight of AllC, HVC, MVC and LVC show similar results and a k-fold coefficient of determination (k-fold-R2) of 0.99 is achieved for the HVC and AllC predictions. The precision of the weight and yield of the three prediction models varies from low to moderate, with k-fold-R2 results between 0.186 and 0.530, p < 0.001. The prediction models used to estimate the total lean meat weight are similar and low, with k-fold-R2 results between 0.080 and 0.461, p < 0.001. The results confirm the ability of the VIA system to estimate the weights of parts and their yields. However, more research is needed on estimating lean meat yield.
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- Ana Catharina Batista
- Veterinary and Animal Research Center (CECAV), Associate Laboratory of Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (A.C.B.); (V.S.); (C.G.); (J.A.)
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- Veterinary and Animal Research Center (CECAV), Associate Laboratory of Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (A.C.B.); (V.S.); (C.G.); (J.A.)
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- Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, ULisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal;
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- Veterinary and Animal Research Center (CECAV), Associate Laboratory of Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (A.C.B.); (V.S.); (C.G.); (J.A.)
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- Veterinary and Animal Research Center (CECAV), Associate Laboratory of Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (A.C.B.); (V.S.); (C.G.); (J.A.)
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- Mountain Research Centre (CIMO), Escola Superior Agrária, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus Sta Apolónia Apt 1172, 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal;
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- Veterinary and Animal Research Center (CECAV), Associate Laboratory of Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (A.C.B.); (V.S.); (C.G.); (J.A.)
- Correspondence:
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Shen J, Hao Z, Wang J, Hu J, Liu X, Li S, Ke N, Song Y, Lu Y, Hu L, Qiao L, Wu X, Luo Y. Comparative Transcriptome Profile Analysis of Longissimus dorsi Muscle Tissues From Two Goat Breeds With Different Meat Production Performance Using RNA-Seq. Front Genet 2021; 11:619399. [PMID: 33519920 PMCID: PMC7838615 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2020.619399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Carcass weight, meat quality and muscle components are important traits economically and they underpin most of the commercial return to goat producers. In this study, the Longissimus dorsi muscle tissues were collected from five Liaoning cashmere (LC) goats and five Ziwuling black (ZB) goats with phenotypic difference in carcass weight, some meat quality traits and muscle components. The histological quantitative of collagen fibers and the transcriptome profiles in the Longissimus dorsi muscle tissues were investigated using Masson-trichrome staining and RNA-Seq, respectively. The percentage of total collagen fibers in the Longissimus dorsi muscle tissues from ZB goats was less than those from LC goats, suggesting that these ZB goats had more tender meat. An average of 15,919 and 15,582 genes were found to be expressed in Longissimus dorsi muscle tissues from LC and ZB goats, respectively. Compared to LC goats, the expression levels of 78 genes were up-regulated in ZB goats, while 133 genes were down-regulated. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses revealed that the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were significantly enriched in GO terms related to the muscle growth and development and the deposition of intramuscular fat and lipid metabolism, hippo signaling pathway and Jak-STAT signaling pathway. The results provide an improved understanding of the genetic mechanisms regulating meat production performance in goats, and will help us improve the accuracy of selection for meat traits in goats using marker-assisted selection based on these differentially expressed genes obtained.
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- Jiyuan Shen
- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- Gansu Key Laboratory of Herbivorous Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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Dias LG, Silva SR, Teixeira A. Simultaneously prediction of sheep and goat carcass composition and body fat depots using in vivo ultrasound measurements and live weight. Res Vet Sci 2020; 133:180-187. [PMID: 32992129 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2020.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The present study established multiple linear regression models using two ultrasound in vivo measurements (at lumbar and sternal regions, with different real-time ultrasonography machines and probes) and live weight, to predict simultaneously carcass composition and body fat depots of different breeds of sheep and goat. This study is important for the small ruminant industry, considering the feasibility of using the ultrasound methodology in field conditions, as well as an online system of the carcass evaluation. The multiple linear regression models were obtained by selecting the best subset of variables between using the in vivo measurements (raw variables), their second degree and interactions, evaluated in terms of prediction performance using cross-validation "K-folds" and validated by a test group. Overall, high accuracy (adj R2) was obtained from the linear relationship between predicted and experimental values of the group test for each of the nine dependent variables, with values varying between adj R2 0.88 and 0.98.
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- Luís G Dias
- CIMO, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, 5300-253, Portugal
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- CECAV, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801, Portugal
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Silva S, Guedes C, Rodrigues S, Teixeira A. Non-Destructive Imaging and Spectroscopic Techniques for Assessment of Carcass and Meat Quality in Sheep and Goats: A Review. Foods 2020; 9:E1074. [PMID: 32784641 PMCID: PMC7466308 DOI: 10.3390/foods9081074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In the last decade, there has been a significant development in rapid, non-destructive and non-invasive techniques to evaluate carcass composition and meat quality of meat species. This article aims to review the recent technological advances of non-destructive and non-invasive techniques to provide objective data to evaluate carcass composition and quality traits of sheep and goat meat. We highlight imaging and spectroscopy techniques and practical aspects, such as accuracy, reliability, cost, portability, speed and ease of use. For the imaging techniques, recent improvements in the use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging to assess sheep and goat carcass and meat quality will be addressed. Optical technologies are gaining importance for monitoring and evaluating the quality and safety of carcasses and meat and, among them, those that deserve more attention are visible and infrared reflectance spectroscopy, hyperspectral imagery and Raman spectroscopy. In this work, advances in research involving these techniques in their application to sheep and goats are presented and discussed. In recent years, there has been substantial investment and research in fast, non-destructive and easy-to-use technology to raise the standards of quality and food safety in all stages of sheep and goat meat production.
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- Severiano Silva
- Veterinary and Animal Research Centre (CECAV) Universidade Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Veterinary and Animal Research Centre (CECAV) Universidade Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Mountain Research Centre (CIMO), Escola Superior Agrária/Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus Sta Apolónia Apt 1172, 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal; (S.R.); (A.T.)
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- Mountain Research Centre (CIMO), Escola Superior Agrária/Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus Sta Apolónia Apt 1172, 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal; (S.R.); (A.T.)
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Teixeira A, Silva S, Guedes C, Rodrigues S. Sheep and Goat Meat Processed Products Quality: A Review. Foods 2020; 9:foods9070960. [PMID: 32698535 PMCID: PMC7404805 DOI: 10.3390/foods9070960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Even though sheep and goat processed meat products are not as popular as pork, beef or poultry and are generally considered not as important, they have a very important role in meat consumption around the world. A concise review of the origin and type of the most important sheep and goat processed meat products produced in different countries and world regions is made. The manuscript also summarizes the most recent studies on sheep and goat processed meats on the physicochemical characterizations, sensory quality, microbiological quality and safety. Some conclusions and future trends in production, processing and commercial potentiality for sheep and goat processed meat products are discussed. Several possibilities exist to make them more diversified and appealing to the market. Processing meat from culled animals is an interesting way to value animals with low market acceptability. Some as fermented sausages, cured legs and pâtés have great commercial potential as highly acceptable consumer commodities. An interesting field of food research is the rediscovery of a new generation of goat and sheep meat products as functional foods that will respond to the constant innovation required by the meat industry. Everything related to food safety must be considered in the future.
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- Alfredo Teixeira
- Mountain Research Centre (CIMO), Escola Superior Agrária/Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus Sta Apolónia Apt, 1172 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-273303206
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- Veterinary and Animal Research Centre (CECAV) Universidade Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (S.S.); (C.G.)
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- Veterinary and Animal Research Centre (CECAV) Universidade Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (S.S.); (C.G.)
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- Mountain Research Centre (CIMO), Escola Superior Agrária/Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus Sta Apolónia Apt, 1172 5301-855 Bragança, Portugal;
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Afonso J, Guedes C, Santos V, Morais R, Silva J, Teixeira A, Silva S. Utilization of Bioelectrical Impedance to Predict Intramuscular Fat and Physicochemical Traits of the Beef Longissimus Thoracis et Lumborum Muscle. Foods 2020; 9:foods9060836. [PMID: 32630513 PMCID: PMC7353653 DOI: 10.3390/foods9060836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a non-destructive technique that has been successfully used to assess the body and carcass composition of farm species. This study aimed to predict intramuscular fat (IMF) and physicochemical traits in the longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle (LM) of beef, using BIA. These traits were evaluated in LM samples of 52 crossbred heifer carcasses. The BIA was performed in LM, using a 50 Hz frequency high precision impedance converter system. A correlation analysis of the studied variables was performed. Then a stepwise with a k-folds cross validation procedure was used to modelling the prediction of IMF and physicochemical traits from BIA parameters (24.5% ≤ CV ≤ 47.3%). Wide variation was found for IMF and BIA parameters. In general, correlations of BIA parameters with IMF and physicochemical traits were moderate to high and were similar for all BIA parameters (−0.50 ≤ r ≤ 0.50 only for total pigments, a* and pH48). It was possible to predict IMF and physicochemical traits from BIA. The best fit explained 79.3% of the variation in IMF, while for physicochemical traits the best fits were for sarcomere length and shear force (64.4% and 60.5%, respectively). The results confirmed the potential of BIA for objective measurement of meat quality.
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- João Afonso
- Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária, ULisboa, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciência Animal e Veterinária, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (C.G.); (V.S.); (J.S.); (S.S.)
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- Centro de Ciência Animal e Veterinária, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (C.G.); (V.S.); (J.S.); (S.S.)
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- INESC TEC-INESC Technology and Science and Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centro de Ciência Animal e Veterinária, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (C.G.); (V.S.); (J.S.); (S.S.)
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- CIMO, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal;
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- Centro de Ciência Animal e Veterinária, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (C.G.); (V.S.); (J.S.); (S.S.)
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Short communication: A high-grain diet entails alteration in nutrient chemosensing of the rumen epithelium in goats. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Del Valle M M, Ibarra JT, Hörmann PA, Hernández R, Riveros F JL. Local Knowledge for Addressing Food Insecurity: The Use of a Goat Meat Drying Technique in a Rural Famine Context in Southern Africa. Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9100808. [PMID: 31618915 PMCID: PMC6826486 DOI: 10.3390/ani9100808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Simple Summary The Bairro Boroma (Boroma neighborhood) in Mozambique’s northwest Tete Province is characterized by its inhabitants’ low protein intake. This is despite being located in the region of the country with the largest number of livestock and having animal husbandry as one of its most important economic activities. Lack of access to electricity is a challenge for the conservation and regular consumption of meat in Bairro Boroma. We explored the role of local knowledge about a salty smoked preparation called chinkui, which was often used in ancient times in Bairro Boroma. Through a questionnaire about familiarity with chinkui and passive observation of its traditional preparation, we found that: (1) although most Bairro Boroma goat herders knew what chinkui was, its consumption was not frequent among villagers; and (2) the type of animal used to prepare chinkui does not produce an amount of meat that ensures its use as a sustainable source of meat. We concluded that, by exploring knowledge transmission methods and choosing animals with different traits, chinkui’s traditional preparation could be considered as an alternative for increasing high-quality protein intake in the context of the area’s serious food insecurity issues. Abstract Only 30% of households in Bairro Boroma (Boroma neighborhood) have a regular protein intake, mainly due to the lack of a proper cold chain. We analyzed the level of knowledge about a local dried meat called chinkui, examining the relationship between this knowledge and its value for strengthening local food security. Through surveys of Bairro Boroma goat herders (n = 23) about “chinkui awareness” and passive observation of chinkui preparation (n = 5) from local biotype goats, we found that chinkui was known to most goat herders (91.3%), but was used only irregularly, mainly because knowledge transmission has decreased over time. From passive observation, we found that the amount of dried meat obtained from an animal rarely exceeded a yield of 10% and its performance and safety depended on weather conditions and the absence of other animals in the area of preparation. It is, therefore, recommended to strengthen initiatives to increase the amount of chinkui, based on local knowledge, so as to enhance its frequency of consumption and the possibility of using it as a sustainable alternative source of protein.
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Affiliation(s)
- Martín Del Valle M
- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agronomy and Forest Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4660, 78220436 Macul, Santiago, Chile.
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- ECOS (Ecology-Complexity-Society) Laboratory, Center for Local Development (CEDEL) & Center for Intercultural and Indigenous Research (CIIR), Villarrica Campus, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, O'Higgins 501, 4930000 Villarrica, Araucanía Region, Chile.
- Millennium Nucleus Center for the Socioeconomic Impact of Environmental Policies (CESIEP) & Center of Applied Ecology and Sustainability (CAPES), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4660, 78220436 Macul, Santiago, Chile.
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- Superintendence of Environment, Santiago de Chile. Teatinos 280, 8th floor, 8340434 Santiago, Chile.
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Universidad de Chile. Av. Santa Rosa 11315, 8820808 La Pintana, Santiago, Chile.
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agronomy and Forest Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Av. Vicuña Mackenna 4660, 78220436 Macul, Santiago, Chile.
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