Exploring the Lipids Involved in the Formation of Characteristic Lactones in Japanese Black Cattle [PDF]
Metabolites, 2021 The meat from Japanese Black cattle (Japanese Wagyu) is finely marbled and exhibits a rich and sweet aroma known as Wagyu beef aroma. To clarify the key metabolites involved in the aroma, we analyzed the correlation between lactone and lipid composition ...
Shuji Ueda +5 more
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Metabolites, 2021 Beef from Japanese Black cattle (Japanese Wagyu) is renowned for its flavor characteristics. To clarify the key metabolites contributing to this rich and sweet aroma of beef, an omics analysis combined with GC-olfactometry (GC-O) and metabolomics ...
Shuji Ueda +3 more
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Inbreeding depression of reproductive traits in Japanese Black cattle using genomic information [PDF]
Animal BioscienceObjective The objective of this study was to evaluate genomic inbreeding in Japanese Black cattle and its effects on reproductive traits. Methods The study analyzed reproductive records and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data from Japanese Black ...
Takayuki Ibi, Souma Kouno
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Estimation of total-tract starch digestibility using fecal starch concentration in fattening Japanese Black cattle [PDF]
Scientific ReportsFattening Japanese Black cattle (Wagyu), renowned for producing marbled beef, derive essential energy from starch. While fecal starch concentration (FSC) can estimate total-tract starch digestibility (TTSD), equations developed for other beef production ...
Masaya Matamura, Makoto Kondo
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Physiological responses and adaptations to high methane production in Japanese Black cattle [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 In this study, using enteric methane emissions, we investigated the metabolic characteristics of Japanese Black cattle. Their methane emissions were measured at early (age 13 months), middle (20 months), and late fattening phases (28 months). Cattle with
Minji Kim +8 more
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Usefulness of Measuring Serum Amyloid A Concentration in Japanese Black Cattle in Clinical Practice [PDF]
Veterinary Sciences, 2023 This study investigated the concentration of serum amyloid A (SAA), an acute phase protein, in Japanese Black cattle. Four practical trials were performed to evaluate the transition of SAA and sialic acid before and after dehorning, the relationship ...
Urara Shinya +7 more
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Anatomical View of the Internal Carotid Artery Occlusion in Japanese Black Cattle [PDF]
AnimalsThe internal carotid artery (ICA) is a branch of the common carotid artery (CCA), along with the external carotid artery (ECA), which together provide the blood supply for the brain.
Arvendi Rachma Jadi +6 more
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Assessing the impact of three feeding stages on rumen bacterial community and physiological characteristics of Japanese Black cattle [PDF]
Scientific ReportsIn Japan, Japanese Black cattle, known for their exceptional meat quality owing to their abundant intramuscular fat, undergo a unique three-stage feeding system with varying concentrate ratios.
Huseong Lee +13 more
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Association of Herd Size with Stillbirth and Dystocia Rates in Japanese Black Cattle [PDF]
Animals, 2022 The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of herd size on stillbirth and dystocia rates; the relationships between herd size, calving season, parity, and gestation length in Japanese Black cattle were also explored.
Moe Misaka +4 more
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Factors Influencing Post-Transport Behavior, Physiological Responses, and Meat Quality Traits of Japanese Black Cattle [PDF]
AnimalsAdverse effects of transportation arise from the buildup of various stressors, which collectively compromise animal welfare. This study aimed to assess short-term behavioral responses, physiological stress, and meat quality as indicators of welfare in ...
Gianne Bianca P. Manalo +7 more
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