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Marchewka J, Sztandarski P, Solka M, Louton H, Rath K, Vogt L, Rauch E, Ruijter D, de Jong IC, Horbańczuk JO. Linking key husbandry factors to the intrinsic quality of broiler meat. Poult Sci 2022; 102:102384. [PMID: 36565632 PMCID: PMC9801217 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Broiler farming is the fastest-growing animal production sector and broiler meat is the second most-consumed meat in the world. The intensification of broiler production often has a negative impact on the meat quality and carcass characteristics. Consumers, however, expect a quality product from animals reared extensively on farms providing good animal welfare, often intuitively associated with extensive farming practices. Therefore, this literature review investigates how the critical factors contributing to the degree of extensiveness of broiler production affect the quality of meat. We used the data from scientific articles published in the years 2012-2021 to analyze the effect of diet (n = 409), genetics (n = 86), enrichment (n = 25), and stocking density (n = 20) on meat quality and carcass characteristics. Minerals and microelements supplementation in the diet improved all the meat quality aspects: sensory, physical, and chemical in most studies. Minerals and enzymes in the diet had beneficial effects on carcass characteristics, unlike feed restriction and ingredient substitutions. The impact of outdoor access on meat quality and carcass characteristics was most frequently examined, in contrast to the use of perches or effects of litter quality. Overall, enrichment did not affect the meat's sensory or physical parameters, but outdoor access improved its lipid composition. Lower stocking density deteriorated intramuscular fat content, decreased tenderness and juiciness, yet lowered cooking and drip loss, and increased carcass and breast muscle yields. When it comes to genetics, in general, slow growing broiler strains have better meat quality parameters, especially regarding yellowness (b*), redness (a*), cooking and drip loss. Our review shows that the factors which contribute to extensiveness of broiler production systems and birds' welfare also affect meat quality and the carcass characteristics.
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- Joanna Marchewka
- Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, 05-552 Magdalenka, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, 05-552 Magdalenka, Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, 05-552 Magdalenka, Poland,Corresponding authors:
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- Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Rostock, 18059 Rostock, Germany
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- Quality assurance animal welfare, Naturland – Association for Organic Agriculture e.V., 82166 Graefelfing, Germany
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- Quality assurance animal welfare, Naturland – Association for Organic Agriculture e.V., 82166 Graefelfing, Germany
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- Chair of Animal Welfare, Ethology, Animal Hygiene and Animal Husbandry, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 80539 Munich, Germany
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- Wageningen Livestock Research, Wageningen University & Research, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Wageningen Livestock Research, Wageningen University & Research, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Jastrzebiec, 05-552 Magdalenka, Poland
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Lewko L, Skotarczak E, Moliński K, Gornowicz E. Analysis of slaughter traits in geese depending on breed, sex and length of rearing period. Poult Sci 2022; 102:102281. [PMID: 37120890 PMCID: PMC10173276 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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The aim of the study was to analyze some slaughter traits in 3 breeds of geese: the commercial hybrids of White Kołuda (W-31), and birds of conservative flocks of Pomeranian (Po) and Kielecka (Ki) geese depending on sex and length of rearing period, and to determine the relationships between the analyzed traits and factors. A total of 19 traits divided into 2 groups-measured and calculated traits-were statistically analyzed. The measured traits (g) included 11 parameters: preslaughter weight, carcass weight, weights of breast muscle, thigh and drumstick, abdominal fat, skin with subcutanenous fat, neck without skin, skeleton with dorsal muscles, wings with skin, total muscles as the sum of all breast and leg muscles, and the trait broth elements as the total weight of neck, skin, skeleton and wings. The calculated traits included 8 parameters (%): dressing percentage-carcass weight to preslaughter weight, meatiness-total breast and leg muscle weight to carcass weight, abdominal fat weight to carcass weight, weight of skin with subcutaneous fat to carcass weight, weight of neck without skin to carcass weight, weight of skeleton with dorsal muscles to carcass weight, weight of wings with skin to carcass weight, as well as total weight of neck, skin, skeleton, and wings. The presented results concerning the analysis of selected slaughter traits of the Kielecka, Pomeranian and White Kołuda geese indicate that these birds exhibit good slaughter value (dressing percentage from 60.80 to 66.50%). The selected values of this parameter were influenced mainly by genotype and to a lesser extent by sex. The White Kołuda geese were characterized by significantly higher values of the majority of the analyzed slaughter traits, both measured and calculated ones. In turn, the lighter domestic geese of regional breeds were characterized by significantly higher carcass meat content (from 31.69 to 35.13 % vs. from 29.28 to 31.80 %) and lower carcass fatness (abdominal fat and skin with subcutaneous fat from 21.26 to 25.45 % vs. from 30.81 to 33.14 %). This points to the possibility of using these breeds of geese in breeding work aimed to produce a hybrid characterized by medium body weight (intermediate between these values for the White Kołuda geese and Kielecka or Pomeranian geese), good dressing percentage as well as high carcass meat content and low carcass fatness.
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- Lidia Lewko
- National Research Institute of Animal Production in Kraków, Waterfowl Genetic Resources Station in Dworzyska, Dworzyska 32-065, Kórnik, Poland.
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- Poznań University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Agronomy and Bioengineering, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Methods, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
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- Poznań University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Agronomy and Bioengineering, Department of Mathematical and Statistical Methods, 60-637 Poznań, Poland
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- National Research Institute of Animal Production in Kraków, Waterfowl Genetic Resources Station in Dworzyska, Dworzyska 32-065, Kórnik, Poland
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Beauclercq S, Mignon-Grasteau S, Petit A, Berger Q, Lefèvre A, Métayer-Coustard S, Tesseraud S, Emond P, Berri C, Le Bihan-Duval E. A Divergent Selection on Breast Meat Ultimate pH, a Key Factor for Chicken Meat Quality, is Associated With Different Circulating Lipid Profiles. Front Physiol 2022; 13:935868. [PMID: 35812337 PMCID: PMC9257005 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.935868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Chicken meat has become a major source of protein for human consumption. However, the quality of the meat is not yet under control, especially since pH values that are too low or too high are often observed. In an attempt to get a better understanding of the genetic and biochemical determinants of the ultimate pH, two genetic lines of broilers were divergently selected for low (pHu−) or high (pHu+) breast meat pHu. In this study, the serum lipidome of 17-day-old broilers from both lines was screened for pHu markers using liquid-chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS). Results: A total of 185 lipids belonging to 4 groups (glycerolipids, glycerophospholipids, sterols, sphingolipids) were identified in the sera of 268 broilers from the pHu lines by targeted lipidomics. The glycerolipids, which are involved in energy storage, were in higher concentration in the blood of pHu− birds. The glycerophospholipids (phosphatidylcholines, phosphatidylethanolamines) with long and polyunsaturated acyl chains were more abundant in pHu+ than in pHu− while the lysophosphatidylcholines and lysophosphatidylethanolamines, known to be associated with starch, were observed in higher quantity in the serum of the pHu− line. Finally, the concentration of the sterols and the ceramides, belonging to the sphingolipids class, were higher in the pHu+ and pHu−, respectively. Furthermore, orthogonal partial least-squares analyses highlighted a set of 68 lipids explaining 77% of the differences between the two broilers lines (R2Y = 0.77, Q2 = 0.67). Among these lipids, a subset of 40 predictors of the pHu value was identified with a Root Mean Squared Error of Estimation of 0.18 pH unit (R2Y = 0.69 and Q2 = 0.62). The predictive model of the pHu value was externally validated on 68 birds with a Root Mean Squared Error of Prediction of 0.25 pH unit. Conclusion: The sets of molecules identified will be useful for a better understanding of relationship between serum lipid profile and meat quality, and will contribute to define easily accessible pHu biomarkers on live birds that could be useful in genetic selection.
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- Stéphane Beauclercq
- INRAE, Université de Tours, BOA, Tours, France
- *Correspondence: Stéphane Beauclercq,
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- Université de Tours, PST Analyse des Systèmes Biologiques, Tours, France
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- Université de Tours, PST Analyse des Systèmes Biologiques, Tours, France
- UMR 1253, iBrain, Université de Tours, Inserm, Tours, France
- CHRU de Tours, Service de Médecine Nucléaire In Vitro, Tours, France
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Differences in carcass composition and meat quality of conventional and slow-growing broiler chickens raised at 2 stocking densities. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101833. [PMID: 35421814 PMCID: PMC9018444 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The fast growth rate of broiler chickens is a welfare concern that has increased consumer interest in chicken from slower growing (SG) broilers. Replacing conventional (CONV) broilers with SG broilers will reduce chicken supply and SG broilers require different management practices than CONV. This study evaluated the effects of 2 stocking densities on the carcass composition and meat quality of CONV broilers that reach market weight at 42 d and SG broilers that reach market weight at 63 d. Male broilers from each strain were exclusively stocked into 16 pens at a density of either 29 kg/m2 or 37 kg/m2. Live body, carcass without giblets (WOG), and part weights were recorded and used to calculate yield. Initial and 24-hour pH, color (L*, a*, and b*), cooking loss, and Warner Bratzler shear force of the breast and thigh muscles were measured. Birds from both strains reached similar live body and carcass WOG weights. CONV had 3.4%, 13.0%, and 2.8% greater (P ≤ 0.002), carcass WOG, breast, and tenderloin yields, while SG had 2.7%, 5.0%, 7.5%, and 1.2% greater (P < 0.0001) wings, leg quarters, frame, and skin yields, respectively. CONV breast 24-h pH and cooking loss were greater (P ≤ 0.04) than SG. While SG thigh shear force was greater than CONV (P = 0.008), breast shear force was the lowest for CONV stocked at 29 kg/m2 and the greatest for SG stocked at 37 kg/m2 (P = 0.04). SG had a paler breast than CONV, while CONV had a yellower breast than SG (P < 0.0001). While SG had a redder thigh than CONV (P = 0.002), SG stocked at 29 kg/m2 had a redder breast than SG stocked at 37 kg/m2, with both CONV groups intermediate (P = 0.04). These results indicate that differences in male broiler meat quality were affected more by strain than by stocking density. Compared with CONV, SG broiler meat quality was more affected by stocking density in this study.
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Effects of season, genotype and rearing system on some meat quality traits for broilers raised in semi-intensive systems. Trop Anim Health Prod 2021; 53:352. [PMID: 34105043 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02791-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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We compared fast-growing and slow-growing broilers raised in extensive indoor, free-range, and traditional free-range systems in terms of meat quality in spring and summer. Five different semi-intensive broiler production applications (fast- in extensive indoor, slow- in extensive indoor, fast- in free-range, slow- in free-range and slow- in traditional free-range) were used according to EU standards. Extensive indoor and free-range birds were slaughtered at 57 days of age and traditional free-range chickens at 82 days. The higher (P < 0.05) skin yellowness (b*) values found in spring compared to summer may have been due to better pasture conditions in spring. The pH24 value of breast meat during the summer period was higher (P < 0.05) than that in spring, but lightness (L*) was similar. Thawing and cooking losses were higher (P < 0.05) in breast meat samples from the summer experiment. The season affected (P < 0.05) all sensory attributes of breast meat; spring samples were appreciated more in terms of all the features discussed. Regarding the skin b* value, the highest average value was detected for slow chickens in the slow- in free-range and traditional free-range groups, most likely because slow chickens spent more time grazing. Fast- showed higher pH24 values than slow- (P < 0.05) in extensive indoor and free-range groups. We did not observe differences in pH24 due to grazing in fast-, but grazing slow- showed lower pH24 values than their indoor counterparts. Further, in the extensive indoor system, both genotypes were similar in terms of breast meat L* and b*, whereas slow- in the free-range system showed higher (P < 0.05) averages than fast-. Based on our results, the traditional grazing system has a positive impact on meat sensory features.
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Huang Z, Zhang J, Gu Y, Cai Z, Feng X, Yang C, Xin G. Research progress on inosine monophosphate deposition mechanism in chicken muscle. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 62:1062-1078. [PMID: 33146022 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1833832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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With the continuous improvements in human diet, there is an ever-increasing demand for high-quality chicken, so it is particularly important for poultry breeders to carry out the breeding of high-quality broilers in a timely fashion. Inosine monophosphate (IMP) is a flavor-enhancing substance, which plays a critical role in the umami taste of the muscle, making the content of IMP an important umami taste indicator. Currently, research on the deposition mechanism of IMP in chicken is not only necessary for chicken breeders to promote the production of high-quality meat and poultry but also to meet the human demand for chicken meat. In this paper, the research history of IMP, its structure and taste mechanisms, the pathway and influencing factors of de novo IMP synthesis, and the key genes regulating IMP synthesis and metabolism are briefly summarized. Our aim was to lay a theoretical foundation and provide scientific background and research directions for further research on high-quality broiler breeding.
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- Zengwen Huang
- Agriculture College, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Agriculture College, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Agriculture College, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Agriculture College, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Agriculture College, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- Agriculture College, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Ningxia University/Ningxia Feed Engineering Technology Research Center, Yinchuan, China
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Bihan-Duval EL. Genetic variability within and between breeds of poultry technological meat quality. WORLD POULTRY SCI J 2019. [DOI: 10.1079/wps200321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- E. Le Bihan-Duval
- Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Station de Recherches Avicoles, 37380 Nouzilly, France,
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Influence of Different Production Systems on the Quality and Shelf Life of Poultry Meat: A Case Study in the German Sector. J FOOD QUALITY 2019. [DOI: 10.1155/2019/3718057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Production-specific factors, such as breeding, diet, and stress, are known to influence meat quality, but the effect of different husbandry systems on the development of quality parameters and shelf life has hardly been investigated. Thus, the aim of the study was the investigation of an alternative production system based on a slow-growing, corn-fed, and antibiotics-free chicken line compared with conventional poultry production. Additionally, the effect on meat quality, microbiology, and spoilage was analyzed. In total, 221 breast filets from a German poultry meat producer were investigated. Nutritional, biochemical, and cooking loss analyses were conducted on a subset of samples 24 h after storage. The rest of the samples were stored aerobically at 4°C, and the spoilage process was characterized by investigating pH, color, lipid oxidation, microbiology, and sensory attributes subsequently every two days during storage. The alternative production line showed a significantly healthier nutritional profile with a higher protein and lower fat content. Additionally, the amount of L-lactic acid and D-glucose was significantly higher than in the conventional production line. The color values differed between both production lines, with the corn-fed line displaying more yellowish filets. The lipid oxidation and microbial spoilage were not affected by the production line. The shelf life did not differ between the investigation groups and was deemed 7 days in both cases. Despite the highest severity of white striping being observed most in the conventional production line, there was no overall difference in the incidence among groups. The purchase decision was affected by the occurrence of white striping and showed a tendency for a higher acceptance for the alternative production line.
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Assessment of Meat Quality and Shelf Life from Broilers Fed with Different Sources and Concentrations of Methionine. J FOOD QUALITY 2019. [DOI: 10.1155/2019/6182580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A trial with different concentrations of DL-methionine (DLM) and DL-2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid (DL-HMTBA) in broiler feed was performed to investigate their effect on the meat quality parameters and the shelf life of breast fillet. In total, fillets from 210 male broiler chickens (Ross 308) were tested in seven groups with 30 animals each. Three different concentrations (0.04, 0.12, and 0.32%; on an equimolar basis) of either DLM or DL-HMTBA were added to a basal diet, summing up to seven treatment groups. After slaughter, fillets were packed aerobically and stored at 4°C. The investigated parameters comprised measurements of microbial as well as physicochemical parameters, such as pH, drip loss, cooking loss, and color measurements. Additionally, sensory investigations were conducted and shelf life was calculated. Mean pH values were between 6.1 and 6.4. Drip loss values were low, with mean values below 0.4%. The cooking loss ranged between 22% and 28% on average. The fillets showed a normal initial microbial quality (2.5 log10 cfu/g) and spoilage process with microbial counts of 8.5 log10 cfu/g at the end of storage. The study revealed a significant influence of methionine supplementation on the quality of broiler breast meat in comparison with the basal group. Methionine supplementation led to higher pH values and a higher water binding. Higher concentrations of methionine had a positive influence on the water-holding capacity by lowering the cooking loss. The L∗ value showed a significant negative correlation to the methionine concentration supplemented. No differences in physicochemical as well as sensory parameters could be detected between both methionine sources. The fillets showed a normal sensory spoilage process and a shelf life of 6 d. White striping was positively correlated to fillet weight as well as color values and significantly affected the Purchase Decision, the sensory investigation, and thus the shelf life of the samples.
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Wójcik A, Pomianowski J, Mituniewicz T, Sowińska J, Witkowska D. The quality of the meat of ostriches transported
over various distances. ROCZNIKI NAUKOWE POLSKIEGO TOWARZYSTWA ZOOTECHNICZNEGO 2016. [DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0013.6963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to determine the effects of different transport distances from the farm to the slaughterhouse in summer on the quality of ostrich meat. The experimental materials were 110 ostriches aged 10-12 months, raised on four Polish farms. The study showed that increasing the transport distance varied the quality parameters examined in the meat. As transport distance increased slightly lower water content was observed in the meat, with a higher content of protein, fat and ash and an upward trend in acidity (both pH45min and pH24h), increased water holding capacity and a lighter colour 45 minutes meat after slaughter. The results may indicate an increasing burden of stress factors on the ostriches during transport, which then affect the quality of ostrich meat.
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- Anna Wójcik
- University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Faculty of Animal Bioengineering Department of Animal Hygiene and the Environment
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- University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Faculty of Food Science Department of Commodity Science and Food Analysis
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- University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Faculty of Animal Bioengineering Department of Animal Hygiene and the Environment
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- University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Faculty of Animal Bioengineering Department of Animal Hygiene and the Environment
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- University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Faculty of Animal Bioengineering Department of Animal Hygiene and the Environment
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Petrolli TG, Junqueira OM, Domingues CHF, Pereira ASC, Santos ET, Rocha RX. Effects of the Addition of Glucose, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Vitamin E to the Drinking Water of Pre-Slaughter Broiler Chickens on Carcass Yield, Gastric Emptying and Meat Quality. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.1590/1516-635x1801029-034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- TG Petrolli
- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", Brazil
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- Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Batkowska J, Brodacki A, Zięba G, Horbańczuk JO, Łukaszewicz M. Growth performance, carcass traits and physical properties of chicken meat as affected by genotype and production system. Arch Anim Breed 2015. [DOI: 10.5194/aab-58-325-2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Abstract. The results of this study constitute a part of a project aiming at developing a cross-breed suitable for an extensive rearing system, utilising local biodiversity. Hybrids from mating a commercial broiler's male component (C) with Green-legged Partridgenous (GP) or Sussex (Sx) hens were compared with Cobb broilers. The study included 720 chickens of 3 genetic groups. Up to the third week of age, all birds were fed with balanced mixtures recommended for broiler chickens. From the fourth week, the mixture was weekly reduced by 10 % for the birds kept extensively (E). The deducted part was replaced with wheat bran, and from the seventh week with wheat. E groups had access to runs and received green fodder. Birds were slaughtered in 12th week of life. Carcass yield, giblets and proportion of carcass elements were estimated along with meat traits. The body weight at the 6th, 9th, 12th week of rearing and dissection results indicated a good suitability of Cobb chickens for an extensive rearing system. Hybrids were characterised by a considerably smaller proportion of breast muscle and slightly bigger of thighs and drumsticks, compared with Cobb, which could result from their greater motor activity. Results obtained by C × Sx and C × GP chickens, such as final body weight, proportions of abdominal fat and carcass elements, and appropriate value of meat traits, point at the usefulness of these hybrids as a meat-type chicken under extensive housing conditions. Darker colour of chicken meat, derived from C cocks and Sx or GP hens crossbred, can constitute an indicator for their carcasses' identification on the market.
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Łukasiewicz M, Niemiec J, Wnuk A, Mroczek-Sosnowska N. Meat quality and the histological structure of breast and leg muscles in Ayam Cemani chickens, Ayam Cemani × Sussex hybrids and slow-growing Hubbard JA 957 chickens. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2015; 95:1730-1735. [PMID: 25155871 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.6883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2014] [Revised: 07/23/2014] [Accepted: 08/18/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of meat and the histological structure of muscles of Ayam Cemani chickens, Ayam Cemani × Sussex hybrids and slow-growing Hubbard JA 957 chickens and to examine whether crossing generally available Sussex chickens with little available Ayam Cemani gives a good quality product of interest to the poultry industry and in food technology. RESULTS The size of breast and leg muscle fibers varied among genotypes. The breast and leg muscles of slow-growing Hubbard JA 957 chickens had the largest fiber diameter. The histological and biochemical properties of muscles, including the type, number, proportions, diameter and metabolic profile of fibers, had a significant effect on the pH and water-binding capacity of meat, thus affecting its quality. The muscle fibers of Ayam Cemani chickens were approximately half the size of the muscle fibers of Hubbard JA 957 chickens. Ayam Cemani and Ayam Cemani × Sussex gave a product of as good quality as Hubbard JA 957 chickens. CONCLUSION Meat from Ayam Cemani chickens is a rich source of protein and could be highly valued by gourmet consumers, connoisseurs and dieticians for its rarity and originality. The results of this study show that genotype (Ayam Cemani, Ayam Cemani × Sussex, Hubbard JA 957) affected the quality and color of meat and the histological profile of chicken breast and leg muscles.
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- Monika Łukasiewicz
- Department of Poultry Breeding, Faculty of Animal Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW, Warsaw, Poland
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Napper S, Dadgar S, Arsenault RJ, Trost B, Scruten E, Kusalik A, Shand P. Induction of tissue- and stressor-specific kinomic responses in chickens exposed to hot and cold stresses. Poult Sci 2015; 94:1333-45. [PMID: 25838314 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pev046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/10/2014] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Defining cellular responses at the level of global cellular kinase (kinome) activity is a powerful approach to deciphering complex biology and identifying biomarkers. Here we report on the development of a chicken-specific peptide array and its application to characterizing kinome responses within the breast (pectoralis major) and thigh (iliotibialis) muscles of poultry subject to temperature stress to mimic conditions experienced by birds during commercial transport. Breast and thigh muscles exhibited unique kinome profiles, highlighting the distinct nature of these tissues. Against these distinct backgrounds, tissue- and temperature-specific kinome responses were observed. In breast, both cold and hot stresses activated calcium-dependent metabolic adaptations. Also within breast, but specific to cold stress, was the activation of ErbB signaling as well as dynamic patterns of phosphorylation of AMPK, a key regulatory enzyme of metabolism. In thigh, cold stress induced responses suggestive of the occurrence of tissue damage, including activation of innate immune signaling pathways and tissue repair pathways (TGF-β). In contrast, heat stress in thigh activated pathways associated with protein and fat metabolism through adipocytokine and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling. Defining the responses of these tissues to these stresses through conventional markers of pH, glycolytic potential, and meat quality offered a similar conclusion of the tissue- and stressor-specific responses, validating the kinome results. Collectively, the results of this study highlight the unique cellular responses of breast and thigh tissues to heat and cold stresses and may offer insight into the unique susceptibilities, as well as functional consequences, of these tissues to thermal stress.
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- Scott Napper
- Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E3, Canada Department of Biochemistry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E5, Canada
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- Department of Food and Bioproduct Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A8, Canada
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- United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, SPARC, College Station, TX 77845 USA
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5C9, Canada
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- Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E3, Canada
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5C9, Canada
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- Department of Food and Bioproduct Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A8, Canada
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Verdiglione R, Cassandro M. Characterization of muscle fiber type in the pectoralis major muscle of slow-growing local and commercial chicken strains. Poult Sci 2013; 92:2433-7. [PMID: 23960127 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2013-03013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The study aimed to characterize muscle fiber type of the pectoralis major muscle of slow-growing chickens belonging to the Padovana local breed, the commercial strain Berlanda gaina, and their cross. Forty-five chickens (both males and females) from the different genotypes were grown up to 180 d. Histochemical and morphometrical analyses were performed to characterize muscle fiber types, myofiber density, and myofiber size of the different genotypes. The effects of genotype, sex, and their interaction were estimated. Muscle samples appeared almost entirely made up of IIB fiber type, whereas a low percentage of area (5 to 6%) was composed of hypercontracted fiber. Myofiber density was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in Padovana strains and cross-sectional area was significantly lower (P < 0.01) than in Berlanda strain. Muscle fiber characteristics appeared not to be affected by the interaction of genotype × sex.
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- Rina Verdiglione
- Department of Agronomy, Food Natural resources, Animals and Environment, University of Padova, 35010 Legnaro (PD), Italy
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Erdal R, Richardson I, Ljøkjel K, Haug A. Sensorial quality and bone strength of female and male broiler chickens are influenced by weight and growth rate. Br Poult Sci 2013; 53:616-22. [PMID: 23281755 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2012.736611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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1. An experiment was conducted with 98 male and 98 female broiler chickens (Ross 308) to study the effect of growth rate, induced by different dietary means, sex and live weight (1500 g and 2000 g) at slaughter on production parameters, bone strength and sensorial characteristics of the breast meat. 2. The birds were divided into four groups and individually fed a standard commercial diet, a high energy diet or low energy diet from d 11 to slaughter at between d 28 and 39. Three groups were fed ad libitum and a further group was fed a restricted amount of the high energy feed. Half of the birds in each group were slaughtered at approximately 1500 g and the other half at 2000 g live weight. 3. The diets resulted in different growth rates. The chickens fed the high energy and the commercial diet had the highest growth rate at both live weights at slaughter. The restricted fed chickens had lower bone strength than the chickens fed the low energy diet. 4. Breast meat from male broilers was juicer, more tender and less hard than breast meat from females. Chickens slaughtered at 2000 g live weight were juicer than those slaughtered at 1500 g. Chickens given the high energy feed ad libitum and restricted had different growth rates, but the sensory parameter related to texture showed no difference. 5. It was concluded that an increased slaughter weight might improve meat quality due to improved juiciness.
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- R Erdal
- Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway.
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Pereira REP, Martins MRFB, Mendes AA, Almeida PAZICL, Komiyama CM, Milbradt EL, Fernandes BCDS. Effects of pre-slaughter fasting on broiler welfare, meat quality, and intestinal integrity. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s1516-635x2013000200007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Okruszek A, Wołoszyn J, Haraf G, Orkusz A, Wereńska M. Chemical composition and amino acid profiles of goose muscles from native Polish breeds. Poult Sci 2013; 92:1127-33. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2012-02486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Physiological Relationships of the Middle and Late Post-Hatch Performance of Broilers to their Embryo and Eggshell Characteristics. J Poult Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.0130007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Pulikanti R, Peebles ED, Zhai W, Bennett LW, Gerard PD. Physiological relationships of the early posthatch performance of broilers to their embryo and eggshell characteristics. Poult Sci 2012; 91:1552-7. [PMID: 22700498 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2011-02065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Relationships between physiological parameters of early posthatch chicks with their corresponding egg and embryo parameters were examined in progeny of young broiler breeders. Four hundred and 80 broiler hatching eggs that were obtained from a 29-wk-old Ross 308 breeder flock were incubated on 8 replicate tray levels of an incubator until hatch. Between 10.5 and 18.5 d of incubation, internal (T(emb)) and external (T(ext)) egg temperatures were recorded twice daily using temperature transponders. Beginning at 18.5 d, the eggs were individually monitored for hatch every 12 h. Average T(emb), T(ext), and average daily incubational egg weight loss (EWL) for the 10.5- to 18.5-d incubation period were used to calculate eggshell water vapor conductance (G(H2O)), specific G(H2O) (g(H2O); G(H2O) adjusted to 100 g of set egg weight basis), and a G(H2O) constant (K(H2O)) for each egg. Chicks were grown out for 10 d in pens of a single battery brooder. In each pen, on d 3 posthatch, carcasses, yolk sac, liver, and pipping muscle samples were collected from at least 2 chicks that hatched from eggs implanted with transponders for determination of their relative weights and moisture concentrations. Livers and pipping muscles were also analyzed for glucose, glycogen, fat, and protein concentrations. Yolk sac weight as a percentage of chick BW (YW) and its moisture concentration (YSM) were positively correlated with T(emb). Egg g(H2O) was positively correlated with chick carcass moisture concentration and its relative weight as a percentage of set egg weight, but it was negatively correlated with YW. The positive functional relationship between T(emb) and incubation length may be mediated via their common positive relationships to YSM. A negative correlation was observed between percentage EWL and relative BW on d 0 and 0.5 posthatch for chicks hatched from unimplanted eggs. The results suggest that a higher g(H2O) results in an increased metabolism of the broiler embryo, which subsequently increases growth and yolk sac absorption in broiler chicks through 3 d posthatch.
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- R Pulikanti
- Department of Poultry Science, Mississipi State University, MS, USA
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Horsted K, Allesen-Holm BH, Hermansen JE, Kongsted AG. Sensory profiles of breast meat from broilers reared in an organic niche production system and conventional standard broilers. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2012; 92:258-265. [PMID: 21800323 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.4569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2011] [Revised: 06/09/2011] [Accepted: 06/19/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast meat from broilers produced in very different production systems may vary considerable in sensory profile, which may affect consumer interests. In this study the aim was to evaluate differences in the sensory profiles of breast meat from five broiler products: two conventional standard products (A and B) and three organic niche genotypes (I657, L40 and K8) reared in an apple orchard. RESULTS Thirteen out of 22 sensory attributes differed significantly between the products. The aroma attributes 'chicken', 'bouillon' and 'fat' scored highest and the 'iron/liver' aroma lowest for the niche products. The meat was more 'tender', 'short' and 'crumbly' and less 'hard' and 'stringy' in the standard products than in one or more of the niche products. Product 'I 657' was less 'juicy' than the rest. Products 'I 657' and 'L 40' were more 'cohesive' and tasted more 'sourish' and less of 'sweet/maize' than the standard products. The 'overall liking' score was significantly higher for the 'K 8' product than for the 'Standard A' and 'L 40' products. The 'overall liking' score was significantly correlated with the scores for aroma and taste of 'chicken', 'umami/bouillon', 'iron/liver' and 'fat' aroma. CONCLUSION The sensory profiles differed particularly between conventional standard broilers and organic niche broilers, although differences were also found between breeds. The present study indicates that aroma and taste attributes were more important for the assessors than meat 'tenderness' for the overall liking of broiler meat.
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- Klaus Horsted
- Department of Agroecology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Aarhus University, PO Box 50, DK-8830 Tjele, Denmark.
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Samuel DD, Billard L, Pringle D, Wicker L. Influence of growth rate on occurrences of pale muscle in broilers. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2012; 92:78-83. [PMID: 21815155 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.4544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2010] [Revised: 04/09/2011] [Accepted: 06/01/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pale broiler breast meat is a defect in commercial production operations. The incidence of pale broiler breast meat was examined in two commercial processing plants which had average growth rates of 59 g day(-1) and 46 g day(-1) and final average weights of 3.36 kg and 1.93 kg. Color measurements of dorsal and ventral surfaces and pH were completed to evaluate the impact of selection for growth on meat water-holding capacity. RESULTS L* greater than 60 were observed in 57% of broilers selected for greater yield and 26% of slower growing broilers. Average L* between 10 growers was significantly different (P = 0.001). Pearson's correlation coefficients for pH and L* were - 0.51 and - 0.27 for the faster growing broilers and slower growing broilers, respectively. The Pearson correlation coefficients between water-holding capacity and L* and pH was - 0.35 and 0.42, respectively. There was a higher correlation between production factors (age, weight and grower) and a* and b* than L* for ventral surface measurements. CONCLUSION Breasts from broilers selected for faster growth tend to have lighter color. Weak correlation with water-holding capacity suggests that quality remains the same and light color is probably related to other factors.
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- Dora D Samuel
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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Ramão IB, Nunes RV, Bruno LDG, Tsutsumi CY, Silva WTM, Pozza MSS. Evaluation of different pre-slaughter light intensities and fasting duration in broilers. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2011. [DOI: 10.1590/s1516-635x2011000400003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Woyengo T, Golian A, Bennett C, Muc H, Crow G, Guenter W. Quality of meat from two 1970s and Ross 308 broiler strains fed drug-free low- and recommended-protein diets. J APPL POULTRY RES 2011. [DOI: 10.3382/japr.2010-00241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Horsted K, Allesen-Holm B, Hermansen J. The effect of breed and feed-type on the sensory profile of breast meat in male broilers reared in an organic free-range system. Br Poult Sci 2010; 51:515-24. [DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2010.506907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Marelli SP, Terova G, Cozzi MC, Lasagna E, Sarti FM, Cavalchini LG. Gene expression of hepatic glucocorticoid receptor NR3C1 and correlation with plasmatic corticosterone in Italian chickens. Anim Biotechnol 2010; 21:140-8. [PMID: 20379891 DOI: 10.1080/10495391003608621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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This study examined breed-specific stress-related hormonal and gene expression profiles in three Italian chicken breeds (Valdarnese Bianca, Bionda Piemontese, Robusta Maculata) reared in controlled conditions. Glucocorticoids work through the glucocorticoid receptor (GR), which modulates target genes transcription. We investigated breed-specific changes in corticosterone (ELISA) and GR expression. GR mRNA levels were analyzed using one-tube, two-temperature real-time PCR for absolute quantification of the gene expression by the standard curve method. Our results show high expression of GR in hepatic tissue. Significant effect of the breed was recorded for plasma corticosterone concentration: Valdarnese Bianca 3.35 ng/mL, Bionda Piemontese 1.73 ng/mL, Robusta Maculata 2.02 ng/mL. Breed specific gene expression has been recorded with a GR ranging from 1.12E+04 (Robusta Maculata) to 1.00E+05 (Bionda Piemontese) mRNA copy number/100 ng total RNA. Negative correlation was found between gene expression and blood corticosterone level.
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- S P Marelli
- Department of Animal Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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Zhuang H, Savage E, Smith D, Berrang M. Effect of dry-air chilling on sensory descriptive profiles of cooked broiler breast meat deboned four hours after the initiation of chilling. Poult Sci 2009; 88:1282-91. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2008-00325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Lee YS, Owens CM, Meullenet JF. On the quality of commercial boneless skinless broiler breast meat. J Food Sci 2009; 73:S253-61. [PMID: 19241568 DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2008.00796.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study was conducted to assess the overall quality of commercial broiler breast meat products representing several brands and various industry practices (that is, chilling or enhancement procedures). Six different broiler breast products were evaluated by 75 consumers for 11 attributes related to appearance, flavor, tenderness, and juiciness, including overall acceptance. Twenty-three sensory attributes representing basic taste, flavor, texture, and appearance were evaluated by 11 trained descriptive panelists. Tenderness of cooked meat was instrumentally predicted by the Meullenet-Owens razor shear (MORS). Water holding capacity (cook loss) of cooked meat was also evaluated, and color and pH of raw meat were determined. Significant variations in quality among products tested were reported, indicating a broad range of product quality in the marketplace. One air-chilled and 1 water-chilled/enhanced product were found to be most liked by consumers. Tenderness of products tested was rated in average between "neither tough nor tender" and "very tender" by consumers. Cook loss of the 2 air-chilled products (13.5% to 19.1%, respectively) was significantly lower than that of water-chilled products (18.7% to 24.1%). Partial least squares regression revealed that 4 sensory texture attributes (hardness, hardness of mass, cohesiveness of mass, and tooth pack) and 1 basic taste (sour) were the major attributes driving consumer overall liking of commercial broiler breast meat products.
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- Y S Lee
- Dept. of Food Science, Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72704, USA. Direct
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The effect of genotype of broiler chickens on carcass quality in extensive rearing system. ACTA VET-BEOGRAD 2009. [DOI: 10.2298/avb0901091b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Komiyama CM, Mendes AA, Takahashi SE, Moreira J, Garcia RG, Sanfelice C, Borba HS, Leonel FR, Almeida Paz ICL, Balog A. Chicken meat quality as a function of fasting period and water spray. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2008. [DOI: 10.1590/s1516-635x2008000300008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Federal University of Diamantina, Brazil
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- Federal University of Grande Dourados, Brazil
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Azcona J, Garcia P, Cossu M, Iglesias B, Picallo A, Perez C, Gallinger C, Schang M, Canet Z. Meat quality of Argentinean “Camperos” chicken enhanced in omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids. Meat Sci 2008; 79:437-43. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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ZHUANG HONG, SAVAGE ELIZABETHM, KAYS SANDRAE, HIMMELSBACH DAVIDS. A SURVEY OF THE QUALITY OF SIX RETAIL BRANDS OF BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST FILLETS OBTAINED FROM RETAIL SUPERMARKETS IN THE ATHENS, GEORGIA AREA. J FOOD QUALITY 2007. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4557.2007.00178.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Contreras-Castillo C, Pinto A, Souza G, Beraquet N, Aguiar A, Cipolli K, Mendes C, Ortega E. Effects of Feed Withdrawal Periods on Carcass Yield and Breast Meat Quality of Chickens Reared Using an Alternative System. J APPL POULTRY RES 2007. [DOI: 10.3382/japr.2006-00039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Roy BC, Oshima I, Miyachi H, Shiba N, Nishimura S, Tabata S, Iwamoto H. Histochemical properties and collagen architecture of M. iliotibialis lateralis and M. puboischiofemoralis in male broilers with different growth rates induced by feeding at different planes of nutrition. Br Poult Sci 2007; 48:312-22. [PMID: 17578694 DOI: 10.1080/00071660701370491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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1. The histochemical properties and the collagen content and architecture of the iliotibialis lateralis (ITL) and puboischiofemoralis (PIF) muscles were assessed in Red Cornish x New Hampshire cockerels reared on a high nutrient plane for 80 d (H80d), or a low nutrient plane for 80 d (L80d) or 95 d (L95d). 2. Final live weights were 3410 g in H80d, 2810 g in L80d and 3467 g in L95d. Both ITL and PIF muscle weights were lowest in L80d and did not differ between H80d and L95d. 3. ITL muscle was composed of fast-twitch myofibres such as IIA (high reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenase, NADH-DH activity), IIB (low NADH-DH activity) and IIC (intermediate NADH-DH activity). The high percentage of type IIB myofibres in H80d (76.6%) and L95d (76.2%) birds were reflected in low percentages of type IIC myofibres (12.2%) in H80d birds and type IIA myofibres (8.2%) in L95d birds. Percentages of IIA, IIB and IIC myofibres in L80d cockerels were 12.4, 69.8 and 17.6%, respectively. 4. The myofibres in PIF muscle were divided into two basic types, I and IIA, and a transitional form (I-tr) from IIA to I. In the caudal region, all myofibres in H80d and L95d cockerels were type I but in L80d cockerels 15% of myofibres were categorised as type I-tr. In the cranial region, the great majority (52 to 63%) of myofibres were type IIA. Type I myofibres occurred at a higher percentage in H80d (30.5%) than L95d (21.8%) and type I-tr in L95d (15.7%) than H80d (7.3%) and L80d (11.5%). 5. The total amount of collagen was higher in ITL than PIF muscle in every bird group. In both muscles the highest collagen content was in L95d cockerels but the content did not differ between H80d and L80d birds. The thickness of thick and thin perimysia increased with muscle size. The circular collagen fibre in the thick perimysium was larger in ITL (6.1 to 7.0 microm) than PIF (3.7 to 3.8 microm) muscle but did not differ among the bird groups. 6. From these results, it was concluded that feeding on a high nutritional plane promotes growth of the thigh muscles, with accompanying enlargement of the perimysial thickness, no increase in collagen content and various changes of histochemical properties.
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- B C Roy
- Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka-shi, Japan
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Umoren UE, Isika MA, Asanga EP, Ezeigwe PN. Effect of replacement of maize with earth ball (Icacinia manni) meal on the performance of broiler chickens. Pak J Biol Sci 2007; 10:2368-2373. [PMID: 19070159 DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2007.2368.2373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The aim of the study was to assess the replacement value of earth ball for maize in broiler diets. A feeding trial was conducted for eight weeks using 220 unsexed Anak 2000 broiler chickens in a completely randomized design to assess the effect of replacement of maize with Icacinia manni meal at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60% on the performance. The diets were isonitrogenous and isocaloric, containing 24% crude protein and 3095 Kcal kg-' ME in the starter ration and 21% crude protein and 3204 Kcal kg-' ME in the finisher mash. The birds were randomly distributed into 5 treatments with two replicates containing 22 birds each making a total of 44 birds per treatment. Results showed that in the starter phase, dietary treatments had significantly (p<0.05) least feed intake, body weight gain in the 45 and 60% Icacinia manni meal diets, but not significantly (p>0.05) different in mortality and feed conversion ratio. Significant differences (p<0.05) were also observed in feed intake and body weight gain in the finisher phase. Birds on 0 and 15% Icacinia manni meal diets consumed more feed and were heavier (p<0.05) than those on 30, 45 and 60% Icacinia meal diets. Mortality and feed conversion ratio were not significantly different (p>0.05) at the finisher phase. Birds on 0 and 15% Icacinia meal inclusion exhibited significantly (p<0.05) higher dressed weight, kidney, liver, lung, shank, intestine, neck and gizzard weights. The study concludes that Icacinia manni meal could replace maize up to 15% in broiler diets without deleterious effect on performance, which holds great potential as feed ingredient in poultry nutrition.
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- U E Umoren
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Calabar, Nigeria
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Debut M, Berri C, Arnould C, Guemené D, Santé-Lhoutellier V, Sellier N, Baéza E, Jehl N, Jégo Y, Beaumont C, Le Bihan-Duval E. Behavioural and physiological responses of three chicken breeds to pre-slaughter shackling and acute heat stress. Br Poult Sci 2006; 46:527-35. [PMID: 16359104 DOI: 10.1080/00071660500303032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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1. The aim of this study was to compare the behavioural and physiological responses to hanging and acute heat stress in three different chicken breeds. Chicks were obtained from a slow-growing French 'Label Rouge' line (SGL), a fast-growing standard line (FGL) and a heavy line (HL). The SGL, FGL and HL birds were slaughtered at their respective market ages of 12, 6 and 6 weeks, in an attempt to achieve similar body weights. Before stunning, birds were either shackled by their legs on the moving line for 2 min (shackling stress: SH) or placed in a room at 35 degrees C and 60% of humidity for 3.5 h and then shackled for 2 min (acute heat stress plus shackling: H + SH) or subjected to minimal stress by shackling for 10 s before stunning (control group: C). 2. Bird physiological responses to the three pre-slaughter treatments were estimated by measuring blood corticosterone, glycaemia, creatine kinase activity, acid-base status and electrolyte concentration as well as lactate content and glycolytic potential in the breast (Pectoralis major) and thigh (Ilio tibialis) muscles. Behavioural responses to shackling stress were evaluated by measuring wing flapping duration, straightening up attempts and vocalisations. 3. Blood corticosterone was higher in SH and H+SH groups than in the C group, regardless of genotype. The struggling activity on the shackle line differed among chicken breeds. It was more intense and occurred more rapidly after hanging in the SGL birds than in both other breeds. Furthermore, SGL struggling activity was not affected by hanging duration while it increased with hanging duration in FGL and HL birds. 4. Wing flapping duration was negatively correlated with blood pH, bicarbonate concentration and positively correlated with breast muscle lactate content, indicating that struggling stimulated antemortem glycolysis activity in breast muscle. Acute heat stress affected blood Ca2+ and Na+ concentration and increased glycaemia and glycolytic potential of thigh muscle. 5. Both acute heat stress and shackling before slaughter were experienced as stressful events by all types of birds.
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- M Debut
- Station de Recherches Avicoles, INRA, Nouzilly, France
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Nakamura YN, Iwamoto H, Shiba N, Miyachi H, Tabata S, Nishimura S. Developmental states of the collagen content, distribution and architecture in thepectoralis,iliotibialis lateralisandpuboischiofemoralismuscles of male Red Cornish × New Hampshire and normal broilers. Br Poult Sci 2004; 45:31-40. [PMID: 15115198 DOI: 10.1080/00071660410001668833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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1. Developmental states of the collagen content, distribution and architecture in the pectoralis (PT), iliotibialis lateralis (ITL) and puboischiofemoralis (PIF) muscles of male Red Cornish x New Hampshire (RN, 80 d, body weight 2.9 kg) and normal (3.1 kg) broilers were evaluated. 2. In PT muscle the total amount of collagen was significantly greater in RN broilers (3.33 mg/g) than in normal ones (1.71 mg/g). This higher collagen content in RN broilers was based mainly on the closer mesh sizes of endomysial honeycomb. The collagen structures in the perimysia also differed between broiler types, when more collagen fibres were observed in RN broilers. 3. ITL muscle contained total collagen of 4.10 to 5.00 mg/g. Types I and III collagens were distributed on the perimysia at higher percentages in RN broilers (31.6%, 37.2%) than normal (15.6%, 30.8%), respectively. The thick bands of tough collagen fibres characteristic of ITL muscle perimysium in cockerels had not yet developed in these broilers. 4. Total collagen was 4.63 to 6.29 mg/g in PIF material with fascia. In PIF muscle the perimysial collagen fibres had not yet attained their full growth but consisted of densely packed fibrils. PIF muscle was characterised by the earlier maturing collagen structure. 5. These results show that a perimysial collagen structure in broilers is still in an undeveloped state. It is supposed that tenderness of broiler meat is attributed mainly to characteristics of the collagen distribution, in which the majority of types I and III collagens is distributed on the closer mesh of endomysial honeycomb.
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- Y N Nakamura
- Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka-shi, Japan
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Iwamoto H, Ooga T, Moriya T, Miyachi H, Matsuzaki M, Nishimura S, Tabata S. Comparison of the histological and histochemical properties of skeletal muscles between carbon dioxide and electrically stunned chickens. Br Poult Sci 2002; 43:551-9. [PMID: 12365512 DOI: 10.1080/0007166022000004462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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1. Histological and histochemical profiles of Musculus pectoralis (PT, type IIB fibres), M. iliotibialis lateralis (ITL, types IIA + IIB fibres) and M. puboischiofemoralis pars medialis (PIF, type I fibres) were compared in carbon dioxide (37%, 70 s) and electrically (14 V, 5 s) stunned male chickens. 2. Muscle materials were taken at 0, 4 and 24 h from carcases dressed and cooled with ice-water mixture for 30 min. Glycogen and fat contents, and adenosine triphosphatase and reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenase activities of fibres were measured. 3. In PT muscle at 0 h, gas stunned chickens showed many fibres with high glycogen content but those electrically stunned contained few such fibres. Fibres from gas stunned birds had lost almost all their glycogen after 24 h of cold storage. 4. In the ITL muscle of gas stunned chickens at 0 h residual glycogen was observed in type IIB fibres. In contrast, in the electrically stunned birds it was in type IIA, showing the different effects of the stunning methods. During cold storage, glycogen disappeared earlier in type IIB than IIA fibres. 5. In PIF muscle with fibres of low glycogen content, the gas stunned chickens maintained a good fibre structure for 4 h or more, but the electrically stunned had already lost intact fibre structure at 4 h. 6. These results indicated that the carbon dioxide stunning was a better method for chicken welfare and meat quality than electrical stunning.
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Eits RM, Kwakkel RP, Verstegen MWA. Nutrition affects fat-free body composition in broiler chickens. J Nutr 2002; 132:2222-8. [PMID: 12163666 DOI: 10.1093/jn/132.8.2222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The independence of fat-free body composition from nutrition is assumed in most models that simulate animal growth. This assumption has not been investigated extensively. We studied the allometric relationships between water and ash with protein in growing broiler chickens and tested whether the amounts of water or ash at a given protein weight was affected by nutritional factors. Two experiments, each with a 2 x 9 factorial design, were conducted using male broiler chickens of two body weight ranges [200-800 g (expt. 1) and 800-1600 g (expt. 2)]. The treatment factors were two levels of feed intake and nine dietary ideal protein to protein-free energy ratios (PE-ratio). Protein was balanced for amino acid content. The allometric relationships of water and ash with protein were different for carcass and organs. The relationship between water and protein was not affected by nutrition, except for a 7% reduction in water weight at a fixed protein weight in the carcass in expt. 1 at the lowest compared with the highest PE-ratio (P < 0.001). The relationship between ash and protein was strongly affected by nutrition. The lowest PE-ratio increased ash weight at a fixed protein weight in the carcass by up to 28%, compared with the highest PE-ratio (P < 0.001). We conclude that, at least for modern meat-type animals, nutrition can significantly affect fat-free body composition at a certain fat-free body weight. The nutritional effects on fat-free body composition could be incorporated into models of the chemical body composition of growing animals.
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- Ruud M Eits
- Nutreco Poultry Research Centre, Casarrubios del Monte, Toledo, Spain.
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As condições ideais dos frangos de corte no momento do abate devem ser conhecidas a fim de possibilitar a produção de carne de excelente qualidade, uma vez que diversos fatores pré e pós-abate estão envolvidos na qualidade final. Em condições normais de abate e processamento, a retirada de ração é feita de 6 a 8 horas antes da apanha das aves, resultando em um período total de jejum de 8 a 12 horas antes do abate, para esvaziar o intestino e com isso minimizar a contaminação no abatedouro. A escalda, depena e evisceração são pontos importantes de contaminação cruzada no abatedouro devido à grande quantidade de microorganismos aderidos às penas, pele e patas das aves e ao rompimento das vísceras durante a evisceração. Entretanto, a desidratação da carcaça começa imediatamente após o início do jejum. Períodos prolongados de jejum podem afetar o pH das diversas partes do intestino, aumentando a presença de Salmonella e outros microorganismos patogênicos. Além disso, determinam uma maior contaminação pela bile, e são, subjetivamente, associados à fragilidade dos intestinos durante a evisceração mecânica. Portanto, os esquemas de processamento devem ser estabelecidos levando-se em conta a integridade e o esvaziamento do intestino e da vesícula biliar, bem como a desidratação e os seus efeitos sobre o bem estar das aves, contaminação da carcaça e qualidade da carne. Como alguns efeitos do jejum ainda não são bem conhecidos, sugerem-se pesquisas nas seguintes áreas: definir o tempo ótimo de jejum para atender o bem estar das aves, minimizar a contaminação e otimizar os parâmetros de qualidade de carcaça; estudar os efeitos de períodos prolongados de jejum sobre o pH e a colonização do papo, pró-ventrículo, moela, intestino delgado, intestino grosso e cecos por enterobactérias, como Salmonella, por exemplo; efeito do jejum sobre o tamanho e cor do fígado. O resultado esperado é um aumento na qualidade final dos produtos aliado a uma redução nas perdas e no custo de produção.
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