Impact of Feeding Cover Crop Forage Containing Brassicas to Steers during Backgrounding on Palatability Attributes of Beef Strip Steaks

Bakker, Christina E; Hite, Lydia M.; Wright, Cody; Smart, Alexander J.; Blair, A. D.; Underwood, K. R.; Grubbs, J. K.

doi:10.3390/foods10061250

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“…Feeding cover crops that contain fodder radish, such as Raphanus sativus L., Brassica napus, and Brassica rapa, did not have any effects on animals' performance in terms of feed intake and weight gain of Angus steers [64]. Nonetheless, animals that consumed a diet containing fodder radish had an impact on the colour of meat, causing it to shift towards a reddish tan/brown hue, which is considered an undesirable shade for meat appearance [64]. The animals' response to the radish fodder diet exhibited inconsistent outcomes in terms of their feed intake, milk production, and milk quality.…”

Section: Animal Response On Fodder Radish Dietsmentioning

confidence: 90%

“…Studies on the performance of animals when they are provided with fodder radish as part of their feed have yielded inconsistent outcomes. Feeding cover crops that contain fodder radish, such as Raphanus sativus L., Brassica napus, and Brassica rapa, did not have any effects on animals' performance in terms of feed intake and weight gain of Angus steers [64]. Nonetheless, animals that consumed a diet containing fodder radish had an impact on the colour of meat, causing it to shift towards a reddish tan/brown hue, which is considered an undesirable shade for meat appearance [64].…”

Section: Animal Response On Fodder Radish Dietsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Fodder Radish as a Potential Alternative Feed Source for Livestock in South Africa

Mbambalala,

Rani,

Mpanza

et al. 2023

Agriculture

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The agricultural sector receives substantial support from livestock, which greatly contributes to the well-being of rural communities. Livestock offers animal-derived products, such as meat and milk, which serve as abundant protein sources for human consumption. While the majority of South Africa’s agricultural land is suitable for livestock farming within the smallholder sector, these farmers often face a variety of challenges. Among these challenges, there is insufficient access to superior forage resources, resulting in the limited availability of high-quality feed. Traditional nutrient sources for ruminants, such as soybean meal, grain, sunflower meal, and fish meal, are employed as supplementary feeds to provide exceptional nutrition and improve animal performance. Nonetheless, they present logistical, economic, and environmental challenges. To circumvent these challenges, smallholder producers have turned to leguminous trees, including Vachellia species and other locally available feed resources. They are utilized as feasible and cost-effective alternatives to supplement livestock, especially during periods of extended drought. However, these locally available feed resources exhibit inherent limitations, including thorn presence, high fiber content, low digestibility, and the presence of anti-nutritional and toxic factors. Cool season forage crops such as fodder radish present promising alternatives as autumn and winter forages for these farmers. Despite being widely used globally as a supplement for livestock during winter, fodder radish remains relatively underutilized, particularly among smallholder farmers. There is a scarcity of comprehensive information regarding its chemical composition, nutrient utilization, and remarkable potential to revolutionize livestock production, especially within the smallholder sector. Most of the available literature demonstrates the positive effects of fodder radish on soil structure, soil carbon and nitrogen levels, weed suppression, and other benefits. This paper systematically reviews the current state of knowledge on the nutritive value, opportunities, and challenges associated with the utilization of this crop in the cooler eastern regions.

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Section: Animal Response On Fodder Radish Dietsmentioning

confidence: 90%

Section: Animal Response On Fodder Radish Dietsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fodder Radish as a Potential Alternative Feed Source for Livestock in South Africa

Mbambalala,

Rani,

Mpanza

et al. 2023

Agriculture

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“…Prior to cooking, all steaks were weighed (Model MWP, CAS, East Rutherford, NJ) and initial weight was recorded for cook loss. WBSF was conducted as described by Bakker et al (2021). Steaks were cooked to a target internal temperature of 71°C using an electric clam shell grill (George Foreman, Model GR2144P, Middleton, WI).…”

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Product Yield and Color of Striploin and Sirloin Cuts Transported at Different Refrigerated Temperatures

Bakker

Hite

Underwood

et al. 2023

Meat and Muscle Biology

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The objective of this study was to determine the impact of environmental temperature during striploin and sirloin transport on moisture loss, color, and tenderness. Cases of striploins (n = 24) and sirloins (n = 24) were alternately placed on two pallets. Each pallet was placed on a refrigerated truck pre-chilled to -2.2°C (-2.2FT) or 3.3°C (3.3FT) and product was transported for 12 h prior to arriving at the South Dakota State University Meat Laboratory. One subprimal was subset from each case for further analysis. Subprimal purge loss was measured prior to fabrication into eight 2.54cm steaks. Steaks were overwrapped and packaged in modified atmosphere packaging prior to a second transport. Four steaks from each subprimal were placed on one of two pallets. Each pallet was placed on a pre-chilled refrigerated truck set at -2.2°C or 3.3°C. The steaks were transported for 12 h prior to returning to the Meat Laboratory. Steaks were utilized for the evaluation of color, cook loss, purge loss, and Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF). Subprimal purge loss was increased for 3.3FT sirloins compared to -2.2FT (P = 0.0362). L* values for -2.2FT strip steaks were increased (P < 0.0001) and purge loss decreased (P = 0.0188) compared to 3.3FT steaks. L* values and fresh steak purge loss for 3.3FT sirloins were increased (P = 0.0356 and P = 0.0460 respectively) compared to -2.2FT steaks. These data indicate varied responses to temperature differences based on subprimal. Thus, a universal recommendation for all meat products could not be made and further investigation into the impacts of transportation temperatures on various meat products is vital to optimization of the meat supply chain.

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Canola meal as a supplement for grass-fed beef cattle: Effects on growth rates, carcase and meat quality, and consumer sensory evaluations

Lynch,

Clayton,

Holman

et al. 2024

Meat Science

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Impact of Feeding Cover Crop Forage Containing Brassicas to Steers during Backgrounding on Palatability Attributes of Beef Strip Steaks

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Fodder Radish as a Potential Alternative Feed Source for Livestock in South Africa

Fodder Radish as a Potential Alternative Feed Source for Livestock in South Africa

Product Yield and Color of Striploin and Sirloin Cuts Transported at Different Refrigerated Temperatures

Canola meal as a supplement for grass-fed beef cattle: Effects on growth rates, carcase and meat quality, and consumer sensory evaluations

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