scholarly journals The meat quality of layer males from free range in comparison with fast growing chickens

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (No. 11) ◽  
pp. 490-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Lichovníková ◽  
J. Jandásek ◽  
M. Jůzl ◽  
E. Dračková
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Free Range ◽  
Overall Acceptability ◽  
Breast Meat Yield

: In chick hatcheries, males of laying hybrids are considered to be “waste” and the majority of these males are killed just after hatching. On the other hand, the interest of consumers in products from alternative systems (organic, free-range) is increasing. The idea was to evaluate the meat quality of these males when they have access to free range because there is not such a study available. The aim of this study was to compare the physical and sensory quality of the meat of layer males with fast-growing broilers at the same age when they had both access to free range and when they were fed to 49 and 90 days of age. Slow-growing ISABROWN (IB) layer males and fast-growing Ross 308 (RS) chickens were kept in free-range conditions to evaluate carcass and meat quality at 49 days and 90 days of age. Live weight, carcass yield, breast meat yield and the proportion of abdominal fat were significantly higher (<I>P</I> < 0.001) in RS at both ages. The proportions of fat in the breast meat were significantly lower (<I>P</I> < 0.01) in IB at both ages. The value of pH 24 h was significantly higher in IB and the meat was darker (<I>P</I> < 0.001) in these chickens. The overall acceptability was significantly better (<I>P</I> < 0.01) in IB at 90 days of age. The laying males are acceptable for an alternative system of poultry meat production from the aspect of meat quality. The quality was comparable or even higher in comparison with fast-growing chickens.

scholarly journals 41 Estimating the heritability of meat quality traits in turkeys

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. 18-19
Author(s):  
Ryley J Vanderhout ◽  
Michelle Yahiro ◽  
Benjamin Wood ◽  
Shai Barbut ◽  
Jeff S Mohr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Drip Loss ◽  
Quality Traits ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Meat Yield ◽  
Meat Quality Traits ◽  
White Striping ◽  
Breast Meat Yield

Abstract Genetic selection for improved meat quality traits has been successfully implemented in many livestock species. The objective of this study was to estimate the heritability of several meat quality traits to assess their selection potential in turkeys. Pedigree toms (n = 1,033) were processed at a commercial facility and live weight, breast meat yield (as a percentage of live weight), ultimate pH, color (CIELAB values), drip loss, cooking loss, and shear force were recorded on M. pectoralis superficialis (fillet). White striping was also rated on a 1–4 scale. Heritabilities were estimated using univariate animal models in ASReml version 4.1. Hatch week and age at slaughter were included as fixed effects in the mode,l and 32 generations of pedigree records were used. Breast meat yield (h2 = 0.62; SE = 0.090) showed the highest heritability and was higher compared to previous estimates, probably due to the smaller sample size. Live weight (h2 = 0.31; SE = 0.078), ultimate pH (h2 = 0.36; SE = 0.087), lightness (h2 = 0.28; SE = 0.086), redness (h2 = 0.22; SE = 0.075), and white striping score (h2 = 0.27; SE = 0.085) all had moderate heritabilities. The estimate for ultimate pH was similar to previous studies in broilers but was high compared to previous studies in turkeys. Estimates for color were similar to those found in previous studies involving turkeys. Drip loss and cooking loss had similar heritability estimates of 0.13 (SE = 0.071) and 0.10 (SE = 0.064), respectively, which were akin to previous estimates in pork. Shear force (h2 = 0.02; SE = 0.056) was found to have a very low heritability. In conclusion, the heritability estimates provided in this study show great potential for the inclusion of meat quality traits in selection programs of turkeys. This study is part of a larger project working towards the implementation of genomic information in the selection of turkeys for improved meat quality.

Influence of selenium source on the performance, feathering and meat quality of broilers

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Ravindran ◽  
S. Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Sodium Selenite ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Growing Period ◽  
Breast Meat Yield

SummaryThe following trial was conducted to investigate the effects of Se source (inorganic sodium selenite (SS) versus organic use Sel-Plex® (SP; Alltech Inc, Nicholasville, KY, USA)) on the performance, feathering and meat quality of 900, one-day-old male broilers over a 42 day growing period. Pens (n = 20) were randomly assigned to either: Diet A (no Se; negative control), Diet B as for diet A plus 0.3 mg/kg SS (positive control), Diet C as for diet A plus 0.2 mg/kg SP, Diet D as for diet A plus 0.3 mg/kg SP and Diet E as for diet A plus 0.4 mg/kg SP. From day 1 to 28, significant (P < 0.05) treatment effects were seen for feed intake and FCR, with values for the negative control being higher than for the diets containing Se. The best FCR was recorded for the diet containing 0.4 mg/kg SP. Breast meat yield for birds fed the negative control were lower than those fed selenite or SP supplemented diets (P < 0.05). Feather measurements on d 14, 28 and 42 of age showed that, although scores became poorer with age (4.9 at 14 d, 4.6 at 28 d and 3.6 at 42 d), they were unaffected (P > 0.05) by dietary Se inclusion. Numeric trends in favour of SP were seen in cooking losses in meat chilled for 24 hours and seven days. Cooking losses in meat frozen for seven days were significantly influenced by Se inclusion, whereby values for birds fed 0.3 and 0.4 mg/kg SP were significantly lower than values for birds fed inorganic selenite (P < 0.05). Tissue Se concentrations were highest for the SP diets. Meat oxidation from the birds fed SP was lower than for the birds fed no Se or SS. The results demonstrated that SP may be more advantageous in improving certain variables of performance and meat quality compared to inorganic sources of Se.

scholarly journals Effect of partial substitution of standard meal in chicken feed by rape seed on carcass and meat quality

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (5-6-2) ◽  
pp. 323-329
Author(s):  
N. Dzinic ◽  
Lj. Petrovic ◽  
V. Tomovic ◽  
T. Tasic ◽  
S. Filipovic
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Corn Germ ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Chicken Breast ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Rape Seed ◽  
Nutritive Quality ◽  
Breast Meat Yield

Effect of partial substitution of crushed soybean by different portions of rape seed on yield and chicken breast quality (nutritive and technological) was investigated in the paper. ROSS 308 hybrids were used for investigations. Control group (K) was fed with standard mixture and experimental groups with mixture in which crushed soybean partially substituted by 10% (O1), 15% (O2) and 20% (O3) extruded rape seed (EZUR). Rape seed was extruded with corn germ in ratio 50:50. It was concluded that there are no significant differences in breast meat yield between control and experimental groups (P > 0.05). The changes in chicken meal had no influence (P > 0.05) on nutritive quality of breast meat (the contents on protein, connective tissue protein, free fat and total ash). Additionally was found that the technological quality of breast meat of the control and experimental groups averagely corresponds to "normal" meat quality considering the parameters and criteria for quality determination (pHu, L*, water holding capacity).

scholarly journals Meat quality parameters of broilers from different rearing systems

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 133-140
Author(s):  
Snezana Bogosavljevic-Boskovic ◽  
Sreten Mitrovic ◽  
Vera Radovic ◽  
Milun Petrovic
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Muscular Tissue ◽  
Free Range ◽  
Study Results

Bearing in mind certain established European Union regulations on non-industrial poultry meat production, experimental investigations were conducted with the aim to examine the effect of two different rearing systems (free-range rearing and extensive rearing in the chicken pen) on some meat quality characteristics. Investigation results on the shares of muscular tissue, bones and skin in major carcass parts (breasts, thighs and drumsticks) were used as poultry meat quality parameters. Based upon the obtained study results, it could be concluded that a somewhat higher meat share in breasts and drumsticks was recorded with the free-range-reared broilers as compared to the extensively reared ones. A somewhat higher meat share in the drumsticks was registered with the hens whereas other differences from the point of view of the sex effect were small.

scholarly journals Carcass traits, meat quality, and sensory attributes of fast-growing broilers given outdoor access at different ages

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 1039-1046
Author(s):  
Muhammad ZAID ◽  
Jibran HUSSAIN ◽  
Athar MAHMUD ◽  
Khalid JAVED ◽  
Muhammad Shabir SHAHEEN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Traits ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
Overall Acceptability ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Different Ages ◽  
Age At Exposure

This study evaluated the effect of outdoor access offered to fast-growing broilers at different ages and its impact on meat quality attributes. A total of 200 straight-run broilers were arranged according to the completed randomized design and distributed into 4 treatment groups. The treatments were replicated 5 times; each replicate consisted of 10 birds. The treatment included age at exposure to outdoor access including day 21, day 28, and day 35, and a control group in which the birds were reared at an indoor facility for up to 56 days. Taste, flavor, juiciness, and overall acceptability of breast meat were highest for broilers given outdoor access on day 21 followed by day 28, day 21 and lowest for broilers without outdoor access. Tenderness of breast meat was highest in broilers without outdoor access followed by broilers given outdoor access on day 35 and day28 and lowest for broilers given outdoor access on day 21 of age. It can be concluded that giving outdoor access to fast-growing broilers at the age of day 21 improves carcass and meat quality traits.

scholarly journals Do rearing system and free-range stocking density affect meat quality of chickens fed feed mixture with rapeseed oil?

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 141-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Skřivanová ◽  
E. Tůmová ◽  
M. Englmaierová ◽  
D. Chodová ◽  
M. Skřivan
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Rapeseed Oil ◽  
Fatty Acid Content ◽  
Stocking Density ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Minor Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Free Range

Recently, consumers have paid an attention to animal-friendly meat. The aim of the study was to evaluate the meat quality of breast muscles in indoor and free-range chickens with respect to the stocking density of outdoor chickens (8.3 or 4.15 birds per m<sup>2</sup>) fed feed with rapeseed oil. The free-range chickens reached 96 and 97% of the final live weight of the indoor chickens and their feed : gain ratio was by 7 and 9% higher. The pasture intake had a small effect on the breast meat quality and was presumably associated with rapeseed oil in the basal diet which strongly influenced meat monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acid content and reduced the effect of pasture. The free-range system and lower stocking density led to an increase in muscle fibre cross-sectional area and diameter and a higher meat shear force (P = 0.003). Concerning the meat sensory properties, the total acceptability of the meat of free-range chickens with a lower stocking density was found to be lower compared with the other groups.esults indicate a minor effect of the rearing system and free-range stocking density on chicken meat quality, and also that meat quality in experiments with free-range housing can be affected by a fat source in basal diet.

scholarly journals 4. Quality of Poultry Meat from Native Chicken Breeds – A Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 347-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zofia Sokołowicz ◽  
Józefa Krawczyk ◽  
Sylwester Świątkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Egg Laying ◽  
The Body ◽  
Poultry Meat ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Free Range ◽  
Housing Systems ◽  
Native Breed

Abstract The objective of the paper was to demonstrate the possibilities of using Polish native breeds of chickens for the production of meat for its specific quality features in the light of worldwide researches. The object of the analysis was the quality of meat from slow-growing chickens raised in varied housing systems, including capons and poulards. The findings of studies on the quality of poultry meat from native breeds obtained from post-production cockerels and from hens in their post egg-laying stage have shown that there are chances for their use in meat production. Native breed hens can also be used as foundation material for the production of capons, poulards or international mixed breeds for purposes of extensive farming. The body weight of native breed hens, including their muscle build depend on the bird’s genotype, feeding, length of exploitation and farming system. Meat from native breed hens, raised in free-range systems has less fat, but with higher polyunsaturated fatty acids in their meat muscles as well as a healthier ratio of n-6/n-3 PUFA acids. Outdoor free-range access influences the meat colour, i.e., bright coloured breast muscle (L*) as well as increased intensity of red coloration of leg muscles (b*). Caponisation of hens enhances intensified body weight gains along with increased fattening of meat. In comparison with cockerel meat, the meat of capons is more juicy, tender and of better taste, while poulard meat has distinctively favourable sensory values in comparison with broiler chicken meat.

scholarly journals Growth and carcass characteristics of different crosses of broiler chickens reared under an alternative system

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 317
Author(s):  
Fábio Loures Cruz ◽  
Lorena Katheryne Vieira Saraiva ◽  
Grace Ellen Silva ◽  
Tatiane Mendonça Nogueira ◽  
Ana Paula Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Gompertz Equation ◽  
Alternative System ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Breast Meat Yield

This study aimed to assess the effect of different breeds and crosses of broiler chickens and sex on growth, carcass characteristics, and tissue composition. The experimental design was a completely randomized design in a 6 × 2 factorial scheme, with six genotypes (New Hampshire – NHS, Jersey Black Giant – JBG, Rodhe Island Red – RIR, Indigenous Giant – IG, and the hybrids IG × NHS and IG × JBG) and two sexes (male and female). Each treatment was composed of five replications with three broiler chickens, totaling 180 broiler chickens. Zootechnical performance and growth were assessed through the Gompertz equation parameters. After slaughtering at 105 days, the characteristics of carcass and main cuts were determined by means of weight, yield, and proportion of tissue constituents (meat, bone, and skin). Regarding the Gompertz equation parameters, the genotype NHS presented a higher growth potential. Males presented higher live weight and carcass weights, except for IG. No difference was observed between genotypes and sexes (P > 0.05) for carcass yield. The genotype JBG presented the highest average for breast yield (24.4%). Males presented the highest average for leg yield (30.5%). The genotype IG presented the highest value of breast meat yield (71.2%), being similar to the genotypes from the crosses IG × NHS, and IG × JBG (68.9 and 68.3%, respectively). For meat to breastbone ratio, the genotype IG presented the highest value (3.4) and, considering the sex, females presented a higher average (3.2) for this characteristic. Regarding the proportion of leg meat, an effect was observed for genotype and sex (P < 0.05) with the highest values observed for the hybrid IG × JBG and females (66.3 and 66.0%, respectively). For meat to leg bone ratio, the genotypes NHS, JBG, RIR, and IG × NHS presented the highest values (2.6, 2.7, 2.6, and 2.6, respectively), with females presenting the highest value (P < 0.05) (2.7). The genotypes IG, IG × NHS and IG × JBG presented the best growth and carcass characteristics, being recommended to be reared under an alternative system. Females presented the highest breast yield and, proportionally, the highest amount of leg meat, which are important attributes in a chicken meat production system.

scholarly journals Visceral composition, carcass yield and meat quality parameters of free-range broilers with diets containing different levels of crushed sugarcane

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viviane Assunção de RESENDE ◽  
Alexandre de Oliveira TEIXEIRA ◽  
Leonardo Marmo MOREIRA ◽  
Anderson CORASSA ◽  
Christiano Vieira PIRES ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Abdominal Fat ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Heart Weight ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Carcass Yield ◽  
Quadratic Effect ◽  
Free Range

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the visceral composition, cuts, and meat quality of two strains of free-range chickens fed diets containing crushed sugar cane. 448 chickens were distributed at 35 days of age, in two randomized blocks design, in 4x2 factorial, with four levels of replacement in the feed (0; 15; 30 and 45%) by sugarcane and two strains (Pesadão and Label Rouge), in two repetitions per block of fourteen birds per experimental unit. In 30 minutes after slaughter, the parameter a* was higher for animals of the Pesadão strain relation to the Label Rouge lineage. A quadratic effect was observed with increasing levels of sugarcane on the L* parameter of breast meat; and linear effect on parameter b* of the breast skin. Within 24 hours after slaughter, a quadratic effect of sugarcane levels was observed on the b* parameter of the breast meat. The increase in sugarcane levels linearly reduced the weight of heart, liver, chest, thigh plus drumstick, wing, carcass yield and relative heart weight of the animals. A quadratic effect was observed with increase in sugarcane levels over the relative weight of abdominal fat, the lowest fat content was observed in animals that consumed up to 30% of sugarcane in the feed. The use of sugarcane as an alternative feedstuff in up to 45% in the diet maintains the quality of meat and reduces the abdominal fat content, however, decreases the carcass yield.

scholarly journals The effect of yellow mealworm larvae meal supplementation in broiler diets on meat quality

2021 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-356
Author(s):  
Ondřej Šťastník ◽  
Jakub Novotný ◽  
Andrea Roztočilová ◽  
Miroslav Jůzl ◽  
Markéta Piechowiczová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Feed Intake ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Tenebrio Molitor ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Yellow Mealworm ◽  
Food Safety And Quality

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Tenebrio molitor larvae meal supplementation in chicken diets on the chemical composition and sensory quality of meat. The experiment was conducted on 120 Ross 308 male broilers from day 12 to day 38 of their age. Broilers were divided into three equal groups with 5 replicates per treatment. The two experimental groups received feed mixtures containing 2% (TM2; n = 40) and 5% (TM5; n = 40), respectively of yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) meal. The third group (TM0; n = 40) was control, receiving 0% of mealworms in diet. The addition of mealworm meal to diets in this trial do not worsen the chemical composition or sensory characteristics of the thigh meat of broilers. The control chickens had a higher live weight (P < 0.05) compared to the experimental groups at the end of the trial. The lowest live weight and feed intake was determined in group TM2 (P < 0.05). The highest feed intake (P < 0.05) was found in the control group. The breast meat from the control group was rated better (P < 0.05) in flavour compared to the groups receiving 2% and 5% of yellow mealworms. The primary requirement for the use of any ingredient in feed is that it does not adversely affect food safety and quality. In our study, the inclusion of 2% and 5% mealworm meal in the broiler’s diet had no influence on meat quality.

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