| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8503160 | Meat Science | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to test if associations exist between plasma indicators of acute and chronic stress and lamb loin Warner Bratzler Shear Force (WBSF). Blood was collected at exsanguination from 2877 lambs from the Meat and Livestock Genetic Research flock with a suite of indicators analysed. Loin (M. longissimus lumborum) WBSF was measured after 5Â days aging. Plasma indicators of stress did not relate to WBSF, however a positive association was found between WBSF and kill order, indicating that immediate pre-slaughter factors may be causing reduced tenderness in lamb. In addition, selection for decreased fat depth (PFAT) was associated with increased loin WSBF, indicating that genetic selection for increased carcass leanness is negatively affecting lamb loin tenderness.
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Authors
S.M. Stewart, P. McGilchrist, G.E. Gardner, D.W. Pethick,