Chemical composition, fatty acid content and antioxidant potential of meat from goats supplemented with Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaves, sunflower cake and grass hay

The Mediterranean region is one of the most water-scarce areas worldwide and is considered a climate-change hotspot. To assure the viability and competitiveness of irrigated agriculture, it is vital to implement strategies that can maximize water saving without compromising yield. Deficit irrigation (DI) for cultivating drought-tolerant species such as almond (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb) can help in achieving this goal, while at the same time improving fruit chemical composition. This work evaluated the effect of DI techniques and cultivars on the chemical composition of almonds (cvs. Marta, Guara, and Lauranne) in order to elucidate the most suitable irrigation dose under water-scarcity scenarios. Three irrigation regimes were imposed: a control treatment (FI), which was fully irrigated, receiving 100% of the irrigation requirement (IR), and two sustained-deficit irrigation (SDI) strategies that received 75% (SDI75) and 65% (SDI65) of IR. Significant differences among cultivars and irrigation treatments were observed for antioxidant activity and organic acid, sugar, and fatty acid content, which were increased by the SDI strategies. In addition, highly significant correlations were found between leaf-water potential and components such as fumaric acid, sugars, and fatty acids. In terms of the cultivars, cv. Marta showed the highest antioxidant activity, cv. Guara was the richest in organic acids, and cv. Lauranne had the highest fatty acid content. Consequently, SDI strategies improved almond quality parameters related to their nutritional and sensory composition, with significant water savings (reductions of 25–35%) and without important yield loss.

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Chemical composition, organic matter digestibility and fatty acid content of evening primrose (Oenothera paradoxa) during its growth cycle

Animal Feed Science and Technology ◽

10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2004.07.001 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 116 (3-4) ◽

pp. 293-299 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

P.G. Peiretti ◽

G.B. Palmegiano ◽

G. Masoero

Keyword(s):

Organic Matter ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Acid Content ◽

Fatty Acid Content ◽

Growth Cycle ◽

Evening Primrose ◽

Organic Matter Digestibility

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Effect of day length and exogenous melatonin on chemical composition of sheep milk

Archives Animal Breeding ◽

10.5194/aab-54-177-2011 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 54 (2) ◽

pp. 177-187 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

E. Molik ◽

G. Bonczar ◽

A. Żebrowska ◽

T. Misztal ◽

H. Pustkowiak ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Acid Content ◽

Fatty Acid Content ◽

Prolactin Secretion ◽

Day Length ◽

Farm Animals ◽

Exogenous Melatonin ◽

Sheep Milk ◽

Group I

Abstract. Changes in day length are a major factor in the productivity of farm animals showing reproductive seasonality. Parameters of milk production in sheep and goats are dependent on melatonin and prolactin concentrations. Changes in the prolactin secretion in lactating sheep have an effect on the amount of milk produced, synthesis of milk proteins, fat and immunoglobulins (i.e. milk composition). In the end the quality and commercial value of milk is determined as well. The aim of this study was therefore to find out the effect of day length and exogenous melatonin on the chemical composition of milk and the level of fatty acids. Subjects were 60 Polish Longwool Sheep. Animals were randomly assigned to three groups, Group I (n=20) – ewes raised under natural day length; Group II (n=20) ewes raised under natural day length and were implanted with melatonin; Group III (n=20) – ewes exposed to an artificially short photoperiod (16D:8L). Sheep were milked twice daily using the Alfa Laval Agri milking machine. Composite milk samples were collected every 28 days to determine chemical composition and fatty acid content. The results obtained showed that the administration of exogenous melatonin and the simulation of a short-day photoperiod during the summer period had significant effects on the milk levels of solids, protein, fat and lactose, and on the fatty acid content of sheep milk.

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Chemical composition and fatty acid content in lamb and adult sheep meat

Archives Animal Breeding ◽

10.5194/aab-63-261-2020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 261-268

Author(s):

Andrzej Junkuszew ◽

Paulina Nazar ◽

Michał Milerski ◽

Milan Margetin ◽

Piotr Brodzki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fatty Acid ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Acid Content ◽

Consumer Preferences ◽

Fatty Acid Content ◽

Biceps Femoris ◽

Dietary Fatty Acids ◽

Meat Production ◽

Adult Sheep ◽

Meat Samples

Abstract. The aim of the present study was to compare the chemical composition and fatty acid (FA) content of the muscle tissues of lambs and adult sheep bred for meat production. Throughout the research period, the animals were managed in a confinement indoor system under uniform environmental conditions. After slaughter, meat samples collected from the musculus biceps femoris were used to determine the basic chemical composition and fatty acid content in the intramuscular fat. The analyses showed that, compared to lambs, meat from adult animals exhibited a more beneficial ratio of n-6 to n-3 FAs, as well as a favorable percentage of OFAs (dietary fatty acids having an undesirable hypercholesterolemic effect on humans). The results of this study support the inclusion of dietitian-recommended mutton into the human diet and the promotion of the production of meat from adult animals as a high-value product. The sheep industry could benefit economically, particularly in countries where this meat type has not enjoyed a high standing in consumer preferences.

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Quality of Meat from Female Fallow Deer (Dama Dama) and Roe Deer (Capreolus Capreolus) Hunted in Serbia

Annals of Animal Science ◽

10.2478/aoas-2019-0064 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 245-262

Author(s):

Snežana Ivanović ◽

Boris Pisinov ◽

Marija Pavlović ◽

Ivan Pavlović

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Volatile Compounds ◽

Acid Content ◽

Roe Deer ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid Content ◽

Fallow Deer ◽

Significant Difference

AbstractDeer meat is a high quality and valuable food for human consumption. It has high nutritive value because of its high protein and heme iron content, and low levels of fats and saturated fatty acids. The aim of this study was to examine the quality parameters of meat from fallow deer and roe deer that were hunted in Serbia. Parameters studied were live weight, carcass weight, chemical composition of meat, color, fatty acid content of meat, volatile compounds, and sensory characteristics. The results obtained show no significant difference in the chemical composition of these two species of deer meat, but there were differences regarding fatty acid content, volatile compounds, color and sensory properties of meat. The ratios of polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acids in the deer meat ranged from 0.387 to 0.556. The results suggest that deer species has a significant impact on the fatty acid profile and content of volatile compounds of deer meat.

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