Effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats

This study aimed to assess the impact of preslaughter handling method and aging on carcass and meat quality traits in goats. Twenty-seven male goats of Ardi breed were assigned into three treatment groups viz., the control (C), ear pulling (EP), and hind-leg pulling (HP). The carcasses were stored f...

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Main Authors: Suliman, Gamaleldin M., Al-Owaimer, Abdullah N., Alobre, Mohsen M., Swelum, Ayman A., Algaradi, Maged A., Ba-Awadh, Hani, Sazili, Awis-Qurni, Kumar, Pavan, Kaka, Ubedullah
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier BV 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117936/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117936/1/117936.pdf
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author Suliman, Gamaleldin M.
Al-Owaimer, Abdullah N.
Alobre, Mohsen M.
Swelum, Ayman A.
Algaradi, Maged A.
Ba-Awadh, Hani
Sazili, Awis-Qurni
Kumar, Pavan
Kaka, Ubedullah
author_facet Suliman, Gamaleldin M.
Al-Owaimer, Abdullah N.
Alobre, Mohsen M.
Swelum, Ayman A.
Algaradi, Maged A.
Ba-Awadh, Hani
Sazili, Awis-Qurni
Kumar, Pavan
Kaka, Ubedullah
author_sort Suliman, Gamaleldin M.
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description This study aimed to assess the impact of preslaughter handling method and aging on carcass and meat quality traits in goats. Twenty-seven male goats of Ardi breed were assigned into three treatment groups viz., the control (C), ear pulling (EP), and hind-leg pulling (HP). The carcasses were stored for post-mortem aging periods of 1, 7, and 14 days. On day 0 and the respective aging days, samples of the Longissimus thoracic et lumborum (LTL) muscles were collected and examined for various meat quality parameters. The preslaughter handling of goats significantly increase the total bacterial count, total Enterobacteriaceae count, and total Clostridium count. It also had a significant effect on the pH of LTL muscle during aging. A significantly lower values for pH were recorded in the treatment groups (EP and HP) as compared to the pH of the C group on day 1 of aging. Notably, both treatment groups were found to increase the shear force, hardness, and chewiness of the meat, ultimately compromising its quality. The proper treatment of meat animals, especially goats, is crucial for enhancing carcass and meat quality. Careful preslaughter handling practices by avoiding ear and hind-leg pulling can minimize negative impacts on the final product. Therefore, the significance of conducting this study lies in its potential to enhance animal welfare, improve meat quality, boost economic benefits for producers, and foster consumer confidence in meat products.
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spelling upm-1179362025-06-17T03:45:13Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117936/ Effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats Suliman, Gamaleldin M. Al-Owaimer, Abdullah N. Alobre, Mohsen M. Swelum, Ayman A. Algaradi, Maged A. Ba-Awadh, Hani Sazili, Awis-Qurni Kumar, Pavan Kaka, Ubedullah This study aimed to assess the impact of preslaughter handling method and aging on carcass and meat quality traits in goats. Twenty-seven male goats of Ardi breed were assigned into three treatment groups viz., the control (C), ear pulling (EP), and hind-leg pulling (HP). The carcasses were stored for post-mortem aging periods of 1, 7, and 14 days. On day 0 and the respective aging days, samples of the Longissimus thoracic et lumborum (LTL) muscles were collected and examined for various meat quality parameters. The preslaughter handling of goats significantly increase the total bacterial count, total Enterobacteriaceae count, and total Clostridium count. It also had a significant effect on the pH of LTL muscle during aging. A significantly lower values for pH were recorded in the treatment groups (EP and HP) as compared to the pH of the C group on day 1 of aging. Notably, both treatment groups were found to increase the shear force, hardness, and chewiness of the meat, ultimately compromising its quality. The proper treatment of meat animals, especially goats, is crucial for enhancing carcass and meat quality. Careful preslaughter handling practices by avoiding ear and hind-leg pulling can minimize negative impacts on the final product. Therefore, the significance of conducting this study lies in its potential to enhance animal welfare, improve meat quality, boost economic benefits for producers, and foster consumer confidence in meat products. Elsevier BV 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_nd_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117936/1/117936.pdf Suliman, Gamaleldin M. and Al-Owaimer, Abdullah N. and Alobre, Mohsen M. and Swelum, Ayman A. and Algaradi, Maged A. and Ba-Awadh, Hani and Sazili, Awis-Qurni and Kumar, Pavan and Kaka, Ubedullah (2024) Effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats. Heliyon, 10 (21). art. no. 40177. pp. 1-11. ISSN 2405-8440 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024162081?via%3Dihub 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40177
spellingShingle Suliman, Gamaleldin M.
Al-Owaimer, Abdullah N.
Alobre, Mohsen M.
Swelum, Ayman A.
Algaradi, Maged A.
Ba-Awadh, Hani
Sazili, Awis-Qurni
Kumar, Pavan
Kaka, Ubedullah
Effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats
title Effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats
title_full Effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats
title_fullStr Effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats
title_full_unstemmed Effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats
title_short Effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats
title_sort effects of preslaughter handling approach and aging on carcass and meat quality attributes in goats
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