Yield and Proximate Analysis of Meat From Turkeys Fed Two Sources of Supplemental Fat

Abstract

Yield of meat, skin and waste from selected parts of turkeys (12-22 weeks) fed supplemental soybean oil and blended fat was determined. Meat was analyzed for protein, moisture, and fat, Males fed blended fat had increased breast yield of 21.4%, compared to 20.4% for those fed soybean oil. Turkeys fed blended fat had statistically greater protein and fat content (20.2% and 5.9%, respectively) in drumlthigh meat than those fed soybean oil. Soybean oil produced significantly more wing meat (5.4%), compared to 5.2% for blendedfat. Turkeys fed soybean oil also had more moisture in drumlthigh meat (73.2%), compared to 72.8% for blended fat.