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Wicks JC, Wivell AL, Beline M, Zumbaugh MD, Bodmer JS, Yen CN, Johnson-Schuster C, Wilson TB, Greiner SP, Johnson SE, Shi TH, Silva SL, Gerrard DE. Determining muscle plasticity and meat quality development of low-input extended fed market-ready steers. Transl Anim Sci 2024; 8:txae064. [PMID: 38770036 PMCID: PMC11103109 DOI: 10.1093/tas/txae064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, which ultimately led to many meat processors temporarily shutting down or reducing processing capacity. This backlog in processing capacity forced many feedlots to retain cattle for longer periods of time and assume the risk of major market fluctuations. The aim of this study was to understand how a dietary insult affects meat quality and muscle metabolism in market-ready steers (590 kg). Sixteen market-ready (590 kg) commercial Angus crossbred steers were subjected to a maintenance diet of either forage or grain for 60 d. Longissimus lumborum (LL) muscle samples were collected immediately postmortem and processed for characteristics reflecting the underlying muscle fiber type and energy state of the tissue. Despite cattle being subjected to a 60-d feeding period, there were no detectable differences (P > 0.05) in carcass characteristics, color of lean, or ultimate pH (pHu). Moreover, our data show that muscle plasticity is rather resilient, as reflected by lack of significance (P > 0.05) in oxidative and glycolytic enzymes, myosin heavy chain isoforms (MyHC), myoglobin, and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) contents. These data show that market-ready steers are capable of withstanding a low-input feeding strategy up to 60 d without dramatically impacting underlying muscle characteristics and meat quality development.
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- Jordan C Wicks
- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Department of Animal Science and Food Engineering, College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of SaoPaulo, Pirassununga, SP, 13635-900, Brazil
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- School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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Erasmus SW, Sohaib M, Revilla I, Vivar-Quintana AM, Giancoli SJ. Markers for meat provenance and authenticity with an account of its defining factors and quality characteristics - a review. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 38545907 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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Provenance is becoming increasingly important in meat supply chains as it lends products higher perceived quality. However, its precise definition and interpretation along with its associated characteristics factors have remained somewhat elusive. This review meticulously defines meat provenance while dissecting the essential factors and associated quality attributes that constitute its essence and are subsequently employed to establish pertinent markers for provenance. Meat provenance emerges as a multi-dimensional construct stemming from the adept management of a constellation of factors relating to geographical origin, farm production system, traceability, and authenticity. Through intricate interactions, these factors unveil innate originality that not only forges a distinct reputation but also imparts a unique typicity to the meat product. Gaining insights into a meat product's provenance becomes attainable by scrutinizing its pertinent composition and organoleptic quality traits. Trace elements and stable isotopes stand out as provenance markers, forging a direct connection to both geographical origin and dietary sources. While somewhat less direct in linkage, other markers such as plant biomarkers, fatty acid composition, pH levels, flavour and aromatic compounds along with organoleptic characteristics contribute to the overall understanding of provenance. Additionally, the identification of animal species and breeds serves as key markers, particularly in the context of protected geographical indications. The study findings are useful for the various stakeholders of how the information for meat provenance can be linked with intrinsic and extrinsic factors for meat quality and protecting the integrity of the supply chain with special reference to traceability and authenticity. © 2024 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Food Quality and Design, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Food Technology Area, Universidad de Salamanca, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Zamora, Zamora, Spain
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- Food Technology Area, Universidad de Salamanca, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Zamora, Zamora, Spain
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Soji-Mbongo Z, Mpendulo TC. Knowledge Gaps on the Utilization of Fossil Shell Flour in Beef Production: A Review. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:333. [PMID: 38275794 PMCID: PMC10812526 DOI: 10.3390/ani14020333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Population growth in many countries results in increased demand for livestock production and quality products. However, beef production represents a complex global sustainability challenge, including meeting the increasing demand and the need to respond to climate change and/or greenhouse gas emissions. Several feed resources and techniques have been used but have some constraints that limit their efficient utilization which include being product-specific, not universally applicable, and sometimes compromising the quality of meat. This evokes a need for novel techniques that will provide sustainable beef production and mitigate the carbon footprint of beef while not compromising beef quality. Fossil shell flour (FSF) is a natural additive with the potential to supplement traditional crops in beef cattle rations in response to this complex global challenge as it is cheap, readily available, and eco-friendly. However, it has not gained much attention from scientists, researchers, and farmers, and its use has not yet been adopted in most countries. This review seeks to identify knowledge or research gaps on the utilization of fossil shell flour in beef cattle production, with respect to climate change, carcass, and meat quality. Addressing these research gaps would be a step forward in developing sustainable and eco-friendly beef production.
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- Zimkhitha Soji-Mbongo
- Department of Livestock and Pasture Science, University of Fort Hare, Alice 5700, South Africa;
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Kirkpatrick LT, Gómez JFM, Beline M, Yen CN, Bodmer JS, Wicks JC, Shi TH, Silva SL, Aalhus JL, King DA, Gerrard DE. Muscle of dark and normal beef differs metabolically. Meat Sci 2023; 206:109344. [PMID: 37778129 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Reduction in muscle glycogen triggered by adverse antemortem handling events alters postmortem energy metabolism and results in a high ultimate pH and dark, firm and dry beef, often referred to as 'dark-cutting'. However, the relationship between atypical dark (AT) beef, postmortem energy metabolism and underlying tissue characteristics remains somewhat unclear. Cattle harvested in the US and Canada representing normal (pH < 5.6), AT dark (pH 5.6-5.8) and dark cutting (DC; pH > 5.8) beef were analyzed for tissue characteristics related to energy metabolism. Results show AT dark beef is more oxidative but similar to normal beef in glycolytic potential and nucleotide abundance. Mitochondria DNA content (P < 0.05, Canada; P < 0.005, US) and oxidative enzymes for DC and AT dark beef were greater (P < 0.01; Canada and US) compared to normal beef. Myoglobin tracked (P < 0.01) with color classification. These findings show both DC and AT beef are inherently more oxidative and raise the possibility that more oxidative muscle may be more prone to develop dark beef.
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- L T Kirkpatrick
- Virginia Tech, School of Animal Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Virginia Tech, School of Animal Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Virginia Tech, School of Animal Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Virginia Tech, School of Animal Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Virginia Tech, School of Animal Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Virginia Tech, School of Animal Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Virginia Tech, School of Animal Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, SP 13635-900, Brazil
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 6000 C & D Trail, Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1W1, Canada
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- USDA-ARS, Roman L. Hruska US Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA
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- Virginia Tech, School of Animal Sciences, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA.
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Zhang X, Han L, Gui L, Raza SHA, Hou S, Yang B, Wang Z, Ma Y, Makhlof RTM, Alhuwaymil Z, Ibrahim SF. Metabolome and microbiome analysis revealed the effect mechanism of different feeding modes on the meat quality of Black Tibetan sheep. Front Microbiol 2023; 13:1076675. [PMID: 36687606 PMCID: PMC9854131 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1076675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Introduction Black Tibetan sheep is one of the primitive sheep breeds in China that is famous for its great eating quality and nutrient value but with little attention to the relationship between feeding regimes and rumen metabolome along with its impact on the muscle metabolism and meat quality. Methods This study applies metabolomics-based analyses of muscles and 16S rDNA-based sequencing of rumen fluid to examine how feeding regimes influence the composition of rumen microbiota, muscle metabolism and ultimately the quality of meat from Black Tibetan sheep. Twenty-seven rams were randomly assigned to either indoor feeding conditions (SG, n = 9), pasture grazing with indoor feeding conditions (BG, n = 9) or pasture grazing conditions (CG, n = 9) for 120 days. Results The results showed that, compared with BG and CG, SG improved the quality of Black Tibetan sheep mutton by preventing a decline in pH and increasing fat deposition to enhance the color, tenderness and water holding capacity (WHC) of the Longissimus lumborum (LL). Metabolomics and correlation analyses further indicated that the feeding regimes primarily altered amino acid, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in muscles, thereby influencing the amino acid (AA) and fatty acid (FA) levels as well as the color, tenderness and WHC of the LL. Furthermore, SG increased the abundance of Christensenellaceae R-7 group, [Eubacterium] coprostanoligenes group, Methanobrevibacter, Ruminococcus 2 and Quinella, decreased the abundance of Lactobacillus, Prevotella 1 and Rikenellaceae RC9 gut group, and showed a tendency to decrease the abundance of Succinivibrio and Selenomonas 1. Interestingly, all of these microorganisms participated in the deposition of AAs and FAs and modified the levels of different metabolites involved in the regulation of meat quality (maltotriose, pyruvate, L-ascorbic acid, chenodeoxycholate, D-glucose 6-phosphate, glutathione, etc.). Discussion Overall, the results suggest that feeding Black Tibetan sheep indoors with composite forage diet was beneficial to improve the mouthfeel of meat, its color and its nutritional value by altering the abundance of rumen bacteria which influenced muscle metabolism.
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- Xue Zhang
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China,*Correspondence: Lijuan Han, ✉
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, China,Safety of Livestock and Poultry Products, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia,Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minya, Egypt
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- Organic Department, College of Science and Humanities at Al-Quway'iyah, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Duarte TL, Bolkenov B, Klopatek SC, Oltjen JW, King DA, Shackelford SD, Wheeler TL, Yang X. Evaluating the Shelf Life and Sensory Properties of Beef Steaks from Cattle Raised on Different Grass Feeding Systems in the Western United States. Foods 2022; 11:foods11142141. [PMID: 35885384 PMCID: PMC9315754 DOI: 10.3390/foods11142141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Consumer interest in grass-fed beef has been steadily rising due to consumer perception of its potential benefits. This interest has led to a growing demand for niche market beef, particularly in the western United States. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the impact of feeding systems on the change in microbial counts, color, and lipid oxidation of steaks during retail display, and on their sensory attributes. The systems included: conventional grain-fed (CON), 20 months-grass-fed (20GF), 25-months-grass-fed (25GF) and 20-months-grass-fed + 45-day-grain-fed (45GR). The results indicate that steaks in the 20GF group displayed a darker lean and fat color, and a lower oxidation state than those in the 25GF group. However, the feeding system did not have an impact on pH or objective tenderness of beef steaks. In addition, consumers and trained panelist did not detect a difference in taste or flavor between the 20GF or 25GF steaks but expressed a preference for the CON and 45GR steaks, indicating that an increased grazing period may improve the color and oxidative stability of beef, while a short supplementation with grain may improve eating quality.
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- Toni L. Duarte
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
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- U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, USDA-ARS, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA; (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (T.L.W.)
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- U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, USDA-ARS, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA; (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (T.L.W.)
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- U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, USDA-ARS, Clay Center, NE 68933, USA; (D.A.K.); (S.D.S.); (T.L.W.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California—Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; (T.L.D.); (B.B.); (S.C.K.); (J.W.O.)
- Correspondence:
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Impact of Cattle Feeding Strategy on the Beef Metabolome. Metabolites 2022; 12:metabo12070640. [PMID: 35888764 PMCID: PMC9320084 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12070640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The present study explored changes in the meat metabolome of animals subjected to different finishing systems and growth rates. Thirty-six Angus × Nellore crossbred steers were used in a completely randomized design with four treatments: (1) feedlot system with high average daily gain (ADG; FH); (2) feedlot system with low ADG (FL); (3) pasture system with high ADG (PH); and (4) pasture system with low ADG (PL). After harvest and chilling, Longissimus thoracis (LT) muscle samples were taken for metabolite profile analysis using nuclear magnetic resonance. Spectrum was analyzed using chenomx software, and multi- and mega-variate data analyses were performed. The PLS-DA showed clear separation between FH and PL groups and overlap among treatments with different finishing systems but similar for matching ADG (FL and PH) treatments. Using a VIP cut-off of around 1.0, ATP and fumarate were shown to be greater in meat from PL cattle, while succinate, leucine, AMP, glutamate, carnosine, inosine, methionine, G1P, and choline were greater in meat from FH. Comparing FL and PH treatments, glutamine, carnosine, urea, NAD+, malonate, lactate, isoleucine, and alanine were greater in the meat of PH cattle, while G6P and betaine were elevated in that of FL cattle. Relevant pathways were also identified by differences in growth rate (FH versus PL) and finishing system were also noted. Growth rate caused a clear difference in meat metabolism that was highlighted by energy metabolism and associated pathways, while the feeding system tended to alter protein and lipid metabolism.
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Antonelo D, Beline M, Silva SL, Gómez JFM, Ferreira C, Zhang X, Pavan B, Koulicoff L, Rosa A, Goulart R, Gerrard DE, Suman SP, Schilling W, Balieiro JC. Variations in intramuscular fat content and profile in Angus x Nellore steers under different feeding strategies contribute to color and tenderness development in longissimus thoracis. MEAT AND MUSCLE BIOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.22175/mmb.13043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Muscle from cattle reared under different finishing regime (grain vs. forage) and growth rate may have divergent metabolic signatures that are reflective of their inherent differences in biochemical processes that may impact its subsequent transformation into high quality beef. Differences in muscle lipid profiles were characterized in Angus x Nellore crossbred steers, using multiple reaction monitoring (MRM)-profiling, to identify potential metabolic signatures correlated to beef color and tenderness in the longissimus thoracis muscle of cattle fed in either a feedlot- or pasture-based system programmed to achieve either a high or low growth rate. A total of 440 MRMs were significant, which were related mainly to triglycerides and phosphatidylcholine lipids. Distinct clusters between feeding strategies for the lipid dataset were revealed, which affected glycerolipid metabolism (P = 0.004), phospholipid metabolism (P = 0.009), sphingolipid metabolism (P = 0.050) and mitochondrial beta-oxidation of long chain saturated fatty acids (P = 0.073) pathways. Lipid content and profile differed to feeding strategies, which were related to L*, a*, and tenderness. These findings provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of lipidomic profiling of beef cattle finished under different feeding strategies and provides a basis for the relationship between lipid content and profiles and beef quality development.
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- Mississippi State University Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion
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