Effect of Dams and Suckling Lamb Feeding Systems on the Fatty Acid Composition of Suckling Lamb Meat [PDF]
Animals, 2021 The effects of the dams and suckling lamb feeding systems on the fatty acid (FA) profile of lamb meat are reviewed in this article. The suckling lamb can be considered a functional monogastric, and therefore, its meat FA composition is strongly ...
Giuseppe Pulina +2 more
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Effect of Suckling Management and Ewe Concentrate Level on Methane-Related Carbon Footprint of Lamb Meat in Sardinian Dairy Sheep Farming [PDF]
Animals, 2021 The aim of this study was to estimate the methane-linked carbon footprint (CF) of the suckling lamb meat of Mediterranean dairy sheep. Ninety-six Sarda dairy ewes, divided into four groups of 24 animals each, were assigned to 2 × 2 factorial design.
Giuseppe Pulina +2 more
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Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics of Churra and Assaf Suckling Lambs
Animal, 2018 Suckling lamb meat is traditionally produced in Mediterranean Europe. Breed can affect the quality of the lamb carcass and meat. This study is aimed at comparing the carcass and meat quality between suckling lambs from a local and a non-native dairy ...
Diego Eloy Carballo +2 more
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Transcriptome analysis of perirenal fat from Spanish Assaf suckling lamb carcasses showing different levels of kidney knob and channel fat [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 IntroductionSuckling lamb meat is highly appreciated in European Mediterranean countries because of its mild flavor and soft texture. In suckling lamb carcasses, perirenal and pelvic fat depots account for a large fraction of carcass fat accumulation ...
María Alonso-García +7 more
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Seasonal Variation in the Fatty Acid Profile in Meat of Sarda Suckling Lambs
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2019 This study evaluated temporal changes in fatty acid (FA) composition of meat from Sarda suckling lambs reared in Sardinia, with emphasis on polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).
Alberto Stanislao Atzori +2 more
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Dietary supplementation with fermented compound Chinese herbal medicine reshapes the gastrointestinal microbiota and enhances growth in suckling lambs [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumThis study investigated the effects of a fermented compound Chinese herbal medicine (FCHM) on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immune function, and gastrointestinal microbiota in suckling lambs.
Yinglian Wu +7 more
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Animal, 2010 To evaluate the effect of stocking density and transport time on physiological responses and meat quality, 72 male suckling lambs were transported by road to the slaughterhouse at three different stocking densities (0.12, 0.20 or 0.25 m2/lamb) and two ...
Jesús De La Fuente Vázquez +2 more
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Dietary L-Citrulline Supplementation Promotes Rumen Development and Modulates the Microbiota–Metabolome Axis in Suckling Hu Lambs [PDF]
AnimalsThe suckling phase is the critical window for rumen functional maturation, yet amino-acid-based interventions tailored to this stage remain scarce. L-citrulline (L-cit) bypasses hepatic first-pass metabolism, is converted to L-arginine peripherally, and ...
Zhen Tang +7 more
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Animal, 2014 Enhancing healthy fatty acids (FAs) in ewe milk fat and suckling lamb tissues is an important objective in terms of improving the nutritional value of these foods for the consumer.
Angel R Mantecón +2 more
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Effects of green oak acorn (Quercus ilex) intake on nutrient digestibility, lamb growth, and carcass and non-carcass characteristics [PDF]
Archives Animal Breeding, 2022 The green oak (Quercus ilex) plays an important role in forest ecology when oaks are the dominant species or are plentiful. The use of acorns as an alternative to barley for livestock feeding can be beneficial for breeders.
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