Zilpaterol hydrochloride improves beef yield, changes palatability traits, and increases calpain-calpastatin gene expression in Nellore heifers.

Autor: Cônsolo NRB; Duque de Caxias Norte 225, Pirassununga, SP 13635-900, Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: nara.consolo@hotmail.com., Ferrari VB; Duque de Caxias Norte 225, Pirassununga, SP 13635-900, Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: vivianebferrari@usp.br., Mesquita LG; Duque de Caxias Norte 225, Pirassununga, SP 13635-900, Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: ligiagm@usp.br., Goulart RS; MSD Animal Health, São Paulo, São Paulo 04794-000, Brazil. Electronic address: rodrigo.goulart@merck.com., Silva LFPE; Duque de Caxias Norte 225, Pirassununga, SP 13635-900, Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: lfpsilva@usp.br.

Publikováno v: Meat science [Meat Sci] 2016 Nov; Vol. 121, pp. 375-381. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jul 11.