Muscle biopsy long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions, IMF and FMP in Australian pasture-based Bowen Genetics Forest Pastoral Angus, Hereford, and Wagyu Beef Cattle

Abstract Background We investigated breed and gender variations in the compositions of long-chain (≥ C20) omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC omega-3 PUFA), fat melting point (FMP) and intramuscular fat (IMF) contents in biopsy samples of the M. longissimus dorsi muscle of grazing beef cattle. T...

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Published in:	BMC Veterinary Research
Main Authors:	John Roger Otto, Felista Waithira Mwangi, Shedrach Benjamin Pewan, Oyelola Abdulwasiu Adegboye, Aduli Enoch Othniel Malau-Aduli
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-03-01
Subjects:	Health-beneficial fatty acids Intramuscular fat Fat melting point Meat eating quality M. longissimus dorsi Gender
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-03906-2