Influence of genotypes of spineless cacti on feedlot lamb carcass characteristics and meat quality
| Autor: | Levi A. Lopes, Francisco F. R. Carvalho, Marcelo A. Ferreira, Angela M. V. Batista, Michel V. Maciel, Maria I. S. Maciel, Rodrigo B. Andrade, Joana A. Munhame, Daniel B. Cardoso, Tomás G. P. Silva, Dorgival M. Lima-Júnior |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol 22, Iss 2 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1695-971X 2171-9292 |
| DOI: | 10.5424/sjar/2024222-20427 |
| Popis: | Aim of study: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of spineless cactus genotypes (Nopalea cochenillifera or Opuntia stricta) on the carcass characteristics and meat quality of feedlot lambs. Area of study: Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil. Material and methods: Thirty-six uncastrated male Santa Inês lambs (22.0±2.91 kg of body weight) were used in a completely randomized design, with three dietary treatments: (1) Tifton hay as exclusive roughage; (2) Nopalea spineless cactus; or (3) Opuntia spineless cactus as a partial replacement for Tifton hay; the animals were slaughtered after 86 days of feedlot. Main results: The Nopalea and Opuntia diets increased (p |
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