Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5792453 Meat Science 2013 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Proper lairage time of pigs in Chinese commercial conditions was studied. ► Three hours of lairage was recommended to improve pig welfare. ► Better meat quality could be obtained under 3 h lairage. ► Excessive lairage time may impair pig welfare and reduce pork quality. ► Lairage could decrease glycolysis in early stage postmortem muscles.
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