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Land birds on atolls: diversity, origin, and function

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oceanic islands are global hotspots of avian biodiversity and endemism. Their isolation and distinct environmental conditions have uniquely shaped the evolutionary trajectories of island birds, while, in turn, land bird communities have become critical providers of ecological functions to island ecosystems.
Sebastian Steibl, Alex S. Wegmann, Nick D. Holmes, Caitlin E. Andrews, Gérard Rocamora, Simon Ducatez, James C. Russell   +6 more
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Blood parameters, carcass and meat quality of slaughter pigs with and without liver milk spots [PDF]

Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, 2017
The aim of this study was to determine the influence of liver milk spots on hematological, carcass and meat quality parameters in slaughter pigs. A total of 120 pigs with a live weight of approximately 115 kg and six months old were examined.
Čobanović Nikola, Vasilev Dragan, Dimitrijević Mirjana, Teodorović Vlado, Janković Ljiljana, Karabasil Nedjeljko   +5 more
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Responses of Antarctic seabird populations to past climate change

Ecography, EarlyView.
Higher‐order predators such as Antarctic seabirds serve as ecological indicators of environmental change and provide a crucial trophic link between marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Despite their prevalence and significance in the Antarctic ecosystem, there is a lack of understanding of the impacts of major regime shifts in paleoclimate on flighted ...
Elize Y. X. Ng, Louise Emmerson, Barbara Wienecke, Fabiola León Miranda, Colin Southwell, Juliana A. Vianna, Christopher P. Burridge   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Indicator organisms to determine the use of chilling as a critical point in beef slaughter HACCP [PDF]

, 2008
End of Project ReportDuring chilling, temperatures of carcass surfaces at different sites change over time as do other parameters such as water activity (aw), the structure of the muscle and other tissues, as the carcass enters rigor mortis.
Downey, Gerard, Prendergast, Deirdre M., Sheridan, James J.   +2 more
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Mango Seed Valorization: Sustainable Source of Nutrients, Bioactives, and Value‐Added Applications

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Highlighting mango seed as a valuable yet overlooked by‐product, promoting its utilization and reducing agroindustrial waste. ABSTRACT Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most widely cultivated tropical fruits, generating large quantities of by‐products during processing, with mango seed representing 20%–25% of the whole fruit weight ...
Priyanka Yadav, Mazia Ahmed, Unaiza Iqbal, Pinki Saini   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Grid Marketing and Beef Carcass Quality: A Discussion of Issues and Trends [PDF]

Beef industry data suggest that improvements in carcass yield and quality grades have stagnated recently. Empirical analysis, based on USDA market reports, indicates that the share of steer slaughter volume marketed on a grid is less than industry ...
Diersen, Matt, Fausti, Scott, Qasmi, Bashir   +2 more
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Extension of Sous Vide Preservation of Red Deer Meat With Ocimum basilicum Essential Oil: A Study on Antibacterial Effectiveness Against Listeria monocytogenes

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
A study on the preservative and antibacterial potential of Ocimum basilicum EO against Listeria monocytogenes. ABSTRACT Pathogens responsible for foodborne illnesses remain a major public health concern, particularly with the increasing preference for minimally processed and ready‐to‐eat products.
Miroslava Kačániová, Guiguo Zhang, Alessandro Bianchi, Zhaojun Ban, Li Li, Joel Horacio Elizondo‐Luevano, Margarita Terentjeva, Anis Ben Hsouna, Rania Ben Saad, Peter Haščík, Stefania Garzoli   +10 more
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Effects of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeasts on Growth Performance, Intestinal Health, and Organ Morphometry of Broiler Chickens

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
The fermentation of molasses‐vinasse with lactic acid bacteria and yeasts improves growth, intestinal health, digestive, and immune organs in chickens, promoting their productive performance and organic development. ABSTRACT This study evaluated the probiotic effects of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts on productive parameters, intestinal health, and ...
José Miranda‐Yuquilema, Fabian Astudillo‐Riera, Juan Taboada‐Pico, Mercy Cuenca‐Condo, Kevin Astudillo‐Vallejo   +4 more
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTRIBUTES OF BEEF CATTLE RAISED USING ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY AND PRICES RECEIVED AT THE PACKERS: A HEDONIC PRICE ANALYSIS [PDF]

Sluggish growth in per capita consumption and a downward pressure on beef price at the farm level has required producers to raise cattle that precisely target the meat attributes desired by consumers.
Paschal, Joe C., Rimal, Arbindra, Perkins, Tommy   +2 more
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Pasture feeding improves the fatty acid composition of lamb muscle

Grassland Research, EarlyView.
The diet of lambs influences the nutritional quality of their meat. This study showed that pasture‐fed lamb contained significantly higher concentrations of beneficial omega‐3 fatty acids than lamb finished on concentrate diets. These long‐chain omega‐3 fatty acids are associated with improved cardiovascular health and other health benefits.
Lynda S. Perkins, Alan W. Gordon, Nigel D. Scollan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source