meat quality

Novel SNPs in the growth arrest and DNA damage-inducible protein 45 alpha gene (GADD45A) associated with meat quality traits in Berkshire pigs

E. S. Cho, Lee, K. T., Choi, J. W., Jeon, H. J., Lee, S. W., Cho, Y. M., and Kim, T. H., “Novel SNPs in the growth arrest and DNA damage-inducible protein 45 alpha gene (GADD45A) associated with meat quality traits in Berkshire pigs”, vol. 14, pp. 8581-8588, 2015.

This study was conducted to evaluate the porcine gene GADD45A (growth arrest and DNA-damage-inducible protein 45 alpha) as a positional candidate controlling quantitative trait loci (QTL) for meat quality traits on chromosome 6 (SSC6). Four exons of the porcine GADD45A gene were defined from cDNA and BAC clone sequences. A total of 4 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified in porcine GADD45A. The association of these SNPs (g.196A>G, g.392C>A, g.955T>C and g.3247A>T) with meat quality traits was evaluated in 678 Berkshire pigs.

Association of MyoD1a and MyoD1b gene polymorphisms and meat quality traits in rainbow trout

W. X. Chen, Ma, Y., and Liu, K. H., “Association of MyoD1a and MyoD1b gene polymorphisms and meat quality traits in rainbow trout”, vol. 14, pp. 9034-9044, 2015.

In this study, we identified myogenic regulatory factors (MRFs) and analyzed the correlation between MRFs and meat quality in rainbow trout. The MyoD1a and MyoD1b genes were cloned from rainbow trout using a homology cloning method. Introns 1 and 2 in the MyoD1a and MyoD1b genes were cloned and submitted to GenBank (accession Nos. FJ623462 and FJ793566). Polymorphisms of MyoD1a and MyoD1b genes were analyzed using single-strand conformation polymorphism and sequencing, respectively.

High-resolution melting curve analysis of the ADSL and LPL genes and their correlation with meat quality and blood parameters in chickens

X. D. Zhang, Li, Q. H., Lou, L. F., Liu, J., Chen, X. H., Zhang, C. X., and Wang, H. H., “High-resolution melting curve analysis of the ADSL and LPL genes and their correlation with meat quality and blood parameters in chickens”, vol. 14, pp. 2031-2040, 2015.

Adenylosuccinate lyase (ADSL) and lipoprotein lipase (LPL) are key enzymes in the metabolism of inosine monophosphate (IMP) and fat mass, which are important factors in meat quality evaluation. In this study, we selected 50 hens from the ISA B-line layers and Guangxi Yellow chickens, slaughtered the chickens at 120 days old, and analyzed polymorphisms in the ADSL and LPL genes using the high-resolution melting curve method. Blood lipid parameters, intramuscular fat (IMF), and IMP content were higher (P ADSL gene, a C3484T mutation was identified.

Analysis of carcass and meat quality traits and nutritional values of hybrid wild boars under different crossing systems

S. - H. Zhang, Shen, L. - Y., Luo, J., Wu, Z. - H., Jiang, Y. - Z., Tang, G. - Q., Li, M. - Z., Bai, L., Li, X. - W., and Zhu, L., “Analysis of carcass and meat quality traits and nutritional values of hybrid wild boars under different crossing systems”, vol. 14, pp. 2608-2616, 2015.

The aim of this study was to analyze the results of two crossing systems between wild boars and different domesticated pig breeds. Hybrid wild boars were produced by crossing captured wild boars with Meishan pigs and LY sows according to the traditional production system. The resultant commercial hybrids were black and white in coat color, respectively. Significant differences were found in the carcass and meat quality traits and nutritional values between these two hybrid wild boars.

Comparison between meat quality of Hanzhong White pigs and carcass weight

G. F. Wu, Shi, X. E., Li, Y. F., Lu, H. Z., Song, C. C., Jia, L., and Sun, S. D., “Comparison between meat quality of Hanzhong White pigs and carcass weight”, vol. 14, pp. 6059-6064, 2015.

A total of 48 carcasses of crossbred Hanzhong White pigs were divided into 3 groups (I, 90-99 kg; II, 100-109 kg; III, 110-119 kg) to investigate the influence of carcass weight on meat quality. The intramuscular fat content of the 3 groups increased from 1.90 to 4.90%; for meat color, Warner-Bratzler shear force, drip loss, and oxidation-type muscle fiber percentage, and muscle fiber diameter of the longissimus lumborum, the indices in group II and group III were better than those in group I (P

Effect of the halothane genotype on intramuscular fat deposition in swine

L. R. Alves, Antunes, R. C., Andrade, R. B., Storti, A. A., Reis, S. L. B., Carrazza, L. G., Osava, C. F., and Costa, N. V., “Effect of the halothane genotype on intramuscular fat deposition in swine”, vol. 13, pp. 363-370, 2014.

Intramuscular fat (IMF) content has been identified as an important factor in determining the quality of pork. Previous studies have suggested that IMF deposition may be associated with the presence of the halothane (HAL) gene. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the HAL gene on IMF deposition in crossbred pigs of commercial lines, which were killed at a slaughterhouse under official inspection. The genotype of the HAL gene was determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. IMF was analyzed from longissimus dorsi samples.

Antioxidant capacity and meat quality of broilers exposed to different ambient humidity and ammonia concentrations

F. X. Wei, Hu, X. F., Sa, R. N., Liu, F. Z., Li, S. Y., and Sun, Q. Y., “Antioxidant capacity and meat quality of broilers exposed to different ambient humidity and ammonia concentrations”, vol. 13, pp. 3117-3127, 2014.

To investigate the effect of humidity and ammonia on the antioxidative capacities and meat qualities of broilers, 192 broilers were divided into 2 groups: high (H, 70 ppm) and low (L, 30 ppm) ammonia concentration. These groups were divided into 30% (Treatment humidity, T) and 60% (Control humidity, C) humidity, giving 4 treatments: C+L, C+H, T+L, and T+H. Blood and muscle antioxidative capacities and meat quality were measured.

Improvement in the carcass traits and meat quality of growing-finishing Rongchang pigs by conjugated linoleic acid through altered gene expression of muscle fiber types

J. X. Huang, Qi, R. L., Chen, X. L., You, X. Y., Liu, X. Q., Yang, F. Y., and Liu, Z. H., “Improvement in the carcass traits and meat quality of growing-finishing Rongchang pigs by conjugated linoleic acid through altered gene expression of muscle fiber types”, vol. 13, pp. 7061-7069, 2014.

A total of 160 Rongchang pigs (26.76 ± 1.78 kg) were randomly assigned to 5 dietary treatment groups until their body weight (BW) reached 90 kg. The diets were supplemented with 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0% conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Our results showed that the 1.0 to 2.0% CLA-fed pigs had less back fat deposition when their BW reached 90 kg than the pigs that received less than 1% CLA. During the 30 to 60 kg growing period, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0% CLA treatments improved pork quality by significantly reducing the pork pH (P

Association of SIRT2 gene polymorphisms with body measurement and growth traits of Qinchuan cattle

L. S. Gui, Yang, W. C., Zhao, C. P., Wei, S. J., Zhao, Z. D., and Zan, L. S., “Association of SIRT2 gene polymorphisms with body measurement and growth traits of Qinchuan cattle”, vol. 13, pp. 8834-8844, 2014.

Silent information regulator 2 (SIRT2), a member of the Sirtuin family of class III nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide-dependent protein deacetylases, plays an important role in senescence, metabolism, and apoptosis. This study was conducted to detect potential polymorphisms of the bovine SIRT2 gene and explore their relationships with meat quality and body measurement traits (BMTs) in Qinchuan cattle.

Carcass composition and meat quality of indigenous Yanan pigs of China

Y. - Z. Jiang, Zhu, L., Li, F. - Q., and Li, X. - W., “Carcass composition and meat quality of indigenous Yanan pigs of China”, vol. 11, pp. 166-173, 2012.

The Yanan (YN) pig is a traditional Chinese indigenous breed that is raised in southwest China in the Sichuan Province, but there is little data on the germplasm characteristics of this breed. To evaluate carcass characteristics and meat quality of the YN pig, we compared carcass and meat quality of YN pigs and Landrace × Yanan (CY) hybrid pigs; 30 YN pigs and 30 CY pigs weighing 20 ± 2 kg were reared and slaughtered at the normal slaughter weight (100-120 kg).

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