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Effect of breed, tissue type, and time of weaning on fatty acid composition and gene expression in Angus and Charolais finishing steers
(2010-07)
The effect of breed and tissue type on fatty acid composition and gene expression was evaluated using 33 steer calves. Calves were completely randomized to a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial treatment arrangement: sire breeds (Angus ...
Evaluating Effects Of Zinpro Performance Minerals On Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Steers Fed Finishing Diets Designed For Natural Beef Production
(Oklahoma State University, 2009-12-01)
One hundred sixteen steers, (harvest 1, n = 42 and harvest 2, n = 38, and harvest 3, n = 36, respectively) were used to evaluate the effect of organic Zinpro Performance Minerals on performance, carcass characteristics, ...
Impact of Retail Tray Color on Retail Case Life and Consumer Acceptability
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-12-01)
The present study was conducted to determine if tray color (yellow, black, or white) influences retail case life and consumer acceptability of strip loin steak, top sirloin steaks, tenderloin steaks, and eye of round steaks ...
Efficacy of Electrostatically Sprayed Activin (Activated Lactoferrin), Hot Water, High Pressure Water and Lactic Acid Individually and Used in a Multi- Hurdle Approach to Remove Escherichia Coli O157:h7 from Beef Tissues
(Oklahoma State University, 2005-07-01)
Activin applied electrostatically was investigated as a microbial intervention through 3 experiments: Experiment 1) Comparison of Activin, hot water rinse, 2% lactic acid spray, Activin Buffer, high pressure water rinse ...
Estimating the Value of Brand and Attributes for Retail Fresh Beef Products
(Oklahoma State University, 2007-07-01)
The purpose was to increase the probability of success for beef branding programs, more specifically to determine the value consumers place on specific characteristics of fresh beef and to identify the extent of brands and ...
Evaluation of Solubilized Proteins as an Alternative to Phosphates for Meat Enhancement
(Oklahoma State University, 2006-07-01)
Select grade strip loins (n=10) were enhanced 10% target with either a phosphate or an acid solublized protein based solution. Color score, aerobic plate count, lipid oxidation, purge loss, cook yield, Warner-Bratzler shear ...
Evaluation of Diet Adaptation Programs and Supranutritional Dietary Antioxidants for Feedlot Cattle
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-12-01)
To evaluate feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef steers fed diets containing wet distiller's grains with solubles (WDGS) and supplemented with vitamin E, one hundred ninety-nine steers (370 ...
Validation of Various Antimicrobial Solutions on the Microbial Presence of E. coli O157:H7 on Blade Tenderized Beef Subprimals
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of seven proven effective antimicrobial intervention strategies (AvGard V XP, Stabilized NA- Chlorite, Cytoguard Plus, Lactic Acid FCC 88%, AFTEC 3000, Citrilow, ...
Comparisons of technologies in beef production systems
(2014-05)
Beef steers (n = 180; initial BW = 250 � 19 kg) were randomized to one of two treatments in the pasture phase. Steers were implanted with 40 mg of TBA, 8 mg estradiol, and 29 mg tylosin tartrate (Conventional; CONV-Z) or ...
Effects of an Application of Lactobacillus on the Quality and Sensory Characteristics of Beef and Pork
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-12-01)
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of an application of Lactobacillus on the sensory and quality characteristics of both beef and pork. Beef strip loins (n = 10) and boneless pork loins (n = 10) were ...