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Effect of transport and pre-slaughter holding of bulls on some meat quality characteristics and the postmortem glycolysis in Germany.

Author(s) : AUGUSTINI C., FISCHER K.

Type of excerpt: Book chapter

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Antemortal stress affects carbohydrate metabolism and results in a reduction of the glycogen content of the muscles. In the case of severe depletion of glycogen in beef dark cutting is registered. Especially susceptible to stress conditions are bulls. Therefore it was investigated how stress conditions affect carbohydrate metabolism and particularly the glycogen and ATP content of different muscles. Also considered were the possible effects of cooling on meat quality characteristics.

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  • Original title: Effect of transport and pre-slaughter holding of bulls on some meat quality characteristics and the postmortem glycolysis in Germany.
  • Record ID : 2000-0813
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Very fast chilling in beef. 1. Peri-mortem and the chilling process. 2. Muscle to meat. 3. Eating quality. Concerted Action CT94-1881.
  • Publication date: 1998/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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