scholarly journals Indigenous Slaughter Techniques: Effects on Meat Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Nguni Goats

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 858
Author(s):  
Zwelethu Mfanafuthi Mdletshe ◽  
Michael Chimonyo ◽  
Cletos Mapiye
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Chemical Characteristic ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Suprasternal Notch ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Slaughter Method ◽  
Shoulder Blade ◽  
Water Holding

To improve goat meat quality in rural communities, it is important to evaluate the effects of indigenous slaughter methods used by resource-limited farmers when performing traditional ceremonies on the meat physico-chemical characteristics. The current study assessed the effects of the meat physico-chemical characteristics of Nguni goats slaughtered with the transverse neck incision (TNI), suprasternal notch piercing (SNP) and the under shoulder blade piercing at the chest floor point of elbow (CFP) to the direction of the heart methods. Thirty Nguni weathers were randomly assigned to three slaughter treatments (10 goats/treatment). Musculus longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL) was sampled at post-mortem for physico-chemical characteristic measurements. Meat from wethers slaughtered with the SNP method had greater ultimate pH values than meat from wethers slaughtered with TNI and CFP slaughter methods. Wethers slaughtered with the SNP method had lower meat redness (a*), yellowness (b*), and chroma (C*) values than those slaughtered with TNI and CFP slaughter methods. Goat slaughter method did not affect meat drip loss, water holding capacity, cooking loss and shear force. Overall, Nguni wethers slaughtered with the TNI and CFP methods produced chevon with fresher meat appearance than those slaughtered using the SNP method.

Influence of Slaughter Methods That Are Indigenous to Nguni People on Meat Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Goat Meat

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zwelethu Mfanafuthi Mdlet ◽  
Michael Chimonyo ◽  
Cletos Mapiye
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Smallholder Farming ◽  
Suprasternal Notch ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Indigenous Methods ◽  
Shoulder Blade

Abstract Background:Resource-limited households in smallholder farming systems slaughter goats use indigenous methods for performing traditional ceremonies and meat consumption. Although extensive research has been done to determine the effect of slaughter methods on meat physico-chemical characteristics, there is paucity of informationon methods which are indigenous to Nguni people. Therefore,the objective of the study was to determine meat quality of Nguni goats slaughtered using indigenous slaughter methods. Methods:Thirty 15-18-month old wetherswere randomly assigned to three slaughter methods; transverse neck incision (TNI), suprasternal notch piercing (SNP) and under shoulder blade chest floor point of elbow piercing (CFP) to the direction of the heart. Post-mortem, them. longissimus thoracis et lumborum(LTL) was sampled for meat quality measurements. Results:Wethersslaughtered using the SNP method had greaterultimate pH values when compared with TNI and CFP slaughter methods. Wethers slaughtered using SNP method had greater rate of pH decline when compared with TNI and CFP slaughter methods. Whethers slaughtered using the SNP method had lower meat redness (a*), yellowness (b*), and chroma (C*) values when compared with TNI and CFP slaughter methods.Slaughter method had no effect (P≥ 0.05)on drip loss, water holding capacity,cooking lossand shear force. Conclusions:Overall, Nguni wethersslaughtered using theTNI and CFP methods produced chevonwithfresh meatappearance.

scholarly journals Effect of Indigenous Slaughter Methods on the Behavioural Response, Bleeding Efficiency and Cardiac Arrest of Nguni Goats

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 247
Author(s):  
Zwelethu Mfanafuthi Mdletshe ◽  
Munyaradzi Christopher Marufu ◽  
Michael Chimonyo
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Behavioural Response ◽  
Suprasternal Notch ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Slaughter Method ◽  
Shoulder Blade

Resource-limited farmers slaughter goats without stunning. The objective of the current study was to assess the influence of indigenous slaughter methods used by resource-limited households on slaughter stress-related behaviour, bleeding efficiency, and time to post-slaughter trauma of goats. Thirty clinically healthy castrated Nguni goats aged between 15 to 18 months old with body condition score of three were randomly assigned to three non-stunning informal slaughter methods, (1) transverse neck incision (TNI); (2) suprasternal notch piercing in the direction of the heart (SNP); and (3) under-shoulder-blade chest-floor point-of-elbow (CFP) sticking in the direction of the heart. Ten goats were slaughtered using each method. Slaughter method had no effect (p < 0.05) on stress-related behaviour. Rate of bleeding efficiency was highest (p < 0.05) for SNP slaughtered goats. Time to lose sensibility was lowest (p < 0.05) for goats slaughtered using the CFP (55 s) when compared to SNP (68 s) and TNI (75 s) slaughter methods. Time to post-slaughter trauma was highest (p < 0.05) for SNP (247 s) and lowest for TNI (195 s). These findings suggest that goats slaughtered with SNP experienced rapid death when compared to TNI and SNP slaughter methods. It was concluded that the SNP slaughter method is the most effective slaughter technique because it is associated with higher bleeding efficiency and lower time to lose sensibility before death.

scholarly journals Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Soils under Cacao Production System in Davao de Oro, Philippines

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-134
Author(s):  
Nelvin Villason ◽  
Dernie Olguera
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Production System ◽  
High Water ◽  
Nutrient Level ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Deep Soil ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Fertility Status ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Nutrient Analyses

The study was conducted to understand the physico-chemical characteristics of the soils under cacao production system in Davao de Oro, Philippines. Eight (8) cacao farms were selected for detailed field characterization and sampling of soils for various nutrient analyses. Fertility status of each selected farm was determined by comparing the fertility properties of each soil with the critical nutrient level requirement for cacao. Results showed that most of the soils have a dark brown soil color in the upper horizons, and dark, yellowishbrown in the lower horizons. They range from moderately deep to very deep soil profile (19 to 150 cm), with very friable to extremely firm when moist, slightly sticky to very sticky, and slightly plastic to very plastic when soil consistence is wet. Lower elevations had shallow solum with high water table, resulting in the development of mottles and redoximorphic properties. The amount of clay ranged from 9 to 37%, with 18 to 40% for silt, and 30 to 68% for sand. Most of the cacao farms were intercropped with coconut, durian, lanzones, rubber, and banana. Most of the soils are moderate to slightly acidic, with pH values < 6.5 and CEC ranging from 10 to 34 meq/100g. Moreover, most of the areas have low organic matter (1.66%) except for the areas which continually applied organic matter during fertilization (4.60%). The amount of nitrogen (N) is optimum; however, phosphorus (P) was generally deficient in the soils of most cacao farms surveyed, while amount of potassium (K) ranges from 41.30 to 375.60 mg/kg.

scholarly journals Selected Water Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Iloilo Batiano River, Philippines: A Baseline Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 261-266
Author(s):  
Bartimeues Nathan Wiederhold ◽  
◽  
Tom Lichtenberg ◽  
Roderick R. Germo ◽  
Brian Gil S. Sarinas
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Republic

Protecting our natural resources is one of the important thrusts of every organization. In this study, the waters of Iloilo Batiano River, Philippines is explored. This study was conducted because there is a dearth of information on the water physico-chemical characteristics of the river. Since this is an initial assessment, this study will serve as a baseline data and the results will serve as a basis for future reference for conservation measures of the river. The present study aimed to determine the selected water physico-chemical characteristics of the river such as the electrical conductivity (EC), temperature, pH, and calcium content; assess if these parameters exceed the limit set by the DENR Administrative Order No. 20F16-08 of the Republic of the Philippines and other available literatures; and to determine if there was no significant difference in the water physico-chemical characteristics among the six sampling stations. Results revealed that EC and calcium content of the river exceed their limits except for temperature and pH levels. Furthermore, EC and temperature were statistically different among the six sampling stations except for pH values. This study concludes that the river is saline due to the mixing of saltwater and surface water as the river is near to the sea and has high calcium content that can threaten the life of freshwater aquatic organisms.

scholarly journals PEMBUATAN DAN ANALISIS FISIKO-KIMIA RADIOISOTOP SKANDIUM-47 (47Sc) DARI BAHAN SASARAN TITANIUM OKSIDA ALAM

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Duyeh Setiawan ◽  
Titin Sri Mulyati
Keyword(s):  
Specific Activity ◽  
Chemical Characteristic ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Oxide Material ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Gamma Energy ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Clear Solution ◽  
The Ideal

Radioisotop skandium-47 (47Sc) memiliki waktu paruh 3,35 hari, pemancar energi beta, Eβmax 0,441 MeV (68 %) dan 0,601 MeV (32 %), serta pemancar energi gamma, Eγ 159 keV (68 %). Radioisotop 47Sc dihasilkan oleh iradiasi neutron cepat dari target titanium berdasarkan reaksi inti 47Ti (n, p) 47Sc. Metode pemisahan 47Sc menggunakan cara kromatografi kolom dengan matriks Dowex AG 50W-x4 dalam bentuk kation (H+), selanjutnya 47Sc dielusi dengan HCl 4 M. Radioisotop 47Sc digunakan dalam bidang kedokteran nuklir untuk radioterapi dengan metode pencitraan. Karakteristik fisiko-kimia suatu sediaan radioisotop mempunyai peranan penting dalam penyebaran dan penimbunan di dalam tubuh. Oleh karena itu, untuk menjamin keberhasilan penggunaan sediaan radioisotop 47Sc perlu dilakukan analisis fisiko-kimia yang meliputi kejernihan, pH, kemurnian radionuklida dan radiokimia serta stabilitasnya pada penyimpanan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa radio-isotop 47Sc berupa larutan jernih dengan rumus kimia 47Sccl3, memiliki pH 2, konsentrasi radioaktivitas 1,086 ± 0,0314 mCi/mL, aktivitas jenis 2,60 mCi/mg Ti (End of Irradiation = EOI), kemurnian radionuklida lebih dari 98,5 %, kemurnian radiokimia 95,22 ± 0,83 % dan masih stabil selama 5 hari disimpan di temperatur kamar. Radioisotop 47Sc yang diperoleh memiliki karakteristik fisiko-kimia untuk digunakan dalam pengembangan radiofarmaka sebagai sediaan radioterapi. PREPARATION AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF RADIOISOTOPE SCANDIUM-47 (47Sc) FROM NATURAL TITANIUM OXIDE MATERIAL TARGET. Radioisotopes scandium-47 (47Sc) has a half-life of 3.35 day, the energy beta transmitter Eβmax of 0.441 MeV (68 %) and 0.601 MeV (32 %), as well as gamma energy transmitter, Eγ 159 keV (68 %). Radioisotope 47Sc is produced by fast neutron irradiation of the titanium targets based on nuclear reaction 47Ti (n,p) 47Sc. Separation methods of 47Sc was done using chromatography column with a matrix of Dowex AG 50W-x4 in a cation (H+) form, and 47Sc was eluted with 4 M HCl. Radioisotope 47Sc is used in nuclear medicine for radiotherapy with imaging methods. The physico-chemical characteristics of a radioisotope has an important role in the biodistribution and bioaccumulation in the body. Therefore, in order to assure the success of usage of radioisotope 47Sc, of physico-chemical characteristic is need to be analyzed which includes clarity of solution, pH, purity of radionuclide and radiochemical, stability in the storage. The results showed that the radioisotope 47Sc was a clear solution with a chemical formula of 47ScCl3, has pH of 2 with the concentration of radioactivity 1,086 ± 0,0314 mCi/mL, specific activity of 2.60 mCi/mg Ti (End of Irradiation = EOI), the radionuclide purity more than 98.50 %, radiochemical purity 95,22 ± 0,83 % and  stable after 5 days storage in room temperature. Radioisotope 47Sc that was produced has the ideal physico-chemical characteristics and can be used for the radiopharmaceutical development especially for radiotherapy.

scholarly journals IMPROVING PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC AND PALATABILITY OF KING GRASS (Pennisetum hybrid) SILAGE BY INOCULATION OF Lactobacillus plantarum - Saccharomyces cerevisiae CONSORTIA AND ADDITION OF RICE BRAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Sofyan ◽  
Yantyati Widyastuti ◽  
Ristianto Utomo ◽  
Lies Mira Yusiati
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Lactobacillus Plantarum ◽  
Rice Bran ◽  
Chemical Characteristic ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Addition Level

This study was conducted to determine effectiveness of inoculants consisted of lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp) and yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Sc) combined with addition of rice bran on the physico-chemical characteristics and palatability of king grass (Pennisetum hybrid) silage. The experiment was arranged on the factorial randomized design (3x3) consisting of the inoculants treatments (control, Lp, Lp+Sc) and the addition level of rice bran (0, 5 and 10%). The measured variables were physico-chemical characteristics i.e. colour, odour, pH, lactic acid, Fleigh points, and palatability of silage. Inoculation of Lp and Lp+Sc improved silage odour and reduced fungal contamination. Silage was treated by Lp+Sc and rice bran (5-10%) showed reduction of pH and an increase of lactic acid and Fleigh points. However, interaction between inoculants and rice bran treatment was not significance. Either inoculation or addition of rice bran tended to enhance the palatability of silage in cattle. It concluded that the addition of inoculants L. plantarum and S. cerevisiae with/without addition of 5-10% rice bran could improve the physico-chemical characteristics of silage and its palatability to ruminant.

scholarly journals Study of Hydrophytes in Some Lentic Water Bodies in West Bengal, India

1970 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Das ◽  
D. Biswas ◽  
S. Roy
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Aquatic Plants ◽  
Aquatic Macrophytes ◽  
Trophic Status ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Pond Water ◽  
Chemical Characteristic ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Aquatic Weeds ◽  
Physico Chemical

The physico-chemical characteristics of water, aquatic weeds and bank flora of three water reservoirs located in Krishnagar city (longitude 88°33'E, latitude 23°24'N), West Bengal, India, were studied for a period of 24 months. Altogether 13 genera of aquatic macrophytes belonging to 10 families, and 24 plant species (bank flora) belonging to 16 families were identified in the present investigation. The physico-chemical characteristic of pond water was found to be altered due to these aquatic plants. We have found a general relationship between trophic status of a water body and the aquatic plants present there. We have also found the alteration of water quality due to presence of various aquatic plants. Key words: Physico-chemical characteristics, hydrophytes, macrophytes, bank flora, weeds. DOI: 10.3126/eco.v16i0.3467ECOPRINT 16: 9-13, 2009

scholarly journals Physico-Chemical Analysis of Soil from some Farms of Digras Region of District Yavatmal in Maharashtra, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
R.R. Wankhade
Keyword(s):  
Cation Exchange Capacity ◽  
Exchange Capacity ◽  
Free Calcium ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Density Maximum ◽  
Water Capacity ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Available Water Capacity ◽  
Maximum Water ◽  
Water Holding

The yield of the crop is dependent of the type of the soil and proper cultivation. Hence it is necessary to study some parameters of the soil. So in the present study is undertaken to determine the physico-chemical characteristics of some samples of soil from some farms of nearby villages of Digras region, Dist. Yavatmal.The soil characterization was carried out with respect to particle size distribution, bulk density,maximum water holding capacity, available water capacity, hydraulic conductivity, soil pH, electrical conductivity, cation exchange capacity, free calcium carbonate and organic carbon. The important observation during the study is that the parameters were fluctuating for farm to farm of nearby villages.

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