Browsing OSU - Honors College Theses by Author "Mafi, Gretchen"
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Body condition and lameness scores of Oklahoma State University dairy cows over time
McKinney, Kate (2016-12-01)In this study the body condition scores (BCS), lameness scores, and milk production (factors) of 16 Jersey and 16 Holstein cows from the Oklahoma State University (OSU) dairy herd were recorded to reveal patterns over a ... -
Comparison of myoglobin, hemoglobin, and cytochrome c oxidation properties
Bechtold, Abby (2018-05-04)Objective: Myoglobin is the primary sarcoplasmic protein responsible for beef color. However, hemoglobin and cytochrome c also contributes to a lesser extent. The redox form of myoglobin can influence beef color. For ... -
Mountain states lamb project
Hearn, Kathryn (2018-12-14)Limited work on lamb primals has been published and in particular, information on the effect of different packaging atmospheres on the microbial flora and shelf life has not been previously reported (Sheridan et al., 1997). ... -
Pomegranate rind extract limits ground beef color discoloration and lipid oxidation
Perry, Macy (2018-05-04)Meat color is extremely influential in purchasing decisions as consumers associate color with freshness. Discoloration of beef at retail has resulted in a loss of about $1 billion annually. Many additives, including ...