Influence of Maternal Carbohydrate Source (Concentrate-Based vs. Forage-Based) on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality of Progeny

Influence of Maternal Carbohydrate Source (Concentrate-Based vs. Forage-Based) on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality of Progeny

The objective of this research was to investigate the influence of maternal prepartum dietary carbohydrate source on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of offspring. Angus-based cows were assigned to either a concentrate-based diet or forage-based diet during mid- and late...

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Main Authors: Erin R. Gubbels, Janna J. Block, Robin R. Salverson, Adele A. Harty, Warren C. Rusche, Cody L. Wright, Kristi M. Cammack, Zachary K. Smith, J. Kyle Grubbs, Keith R. Underwood, Jerrad F. Legako, Kenneth C. Olson, Amanda D. Blair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
beef
carcass characteristics
carbohydrate source
fetal programming
maternal nutrition
meat quality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/9/2056

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