Promotion of intramuscular fat accumulation in porcine muscle by nutritional regulation

Recently, pork with marbling has received attention as good quality pork and scientists are required to develop methods to produce pork with reasonable amounts of intramuscular fat (IMF). The aim of this review is to describe studies relevant to promotion of IMF accumulation in porcine muscle by nutritional regulation. The main focus is on effect of dietary lysine levels. First, we found dietary low lysine up‐regulated glucose transporter protein 4 messenger (m)RNA expression in Longissimus dorsi (L. dorsi) and Rhomboideus muscles. In addition, the proportion of oxidative fiber of both muscles was also enhanced by dietary low lysine. Because it has been observed that higher oxidative capacity is associated with higher IMF content, we hypothesized that dietary low lysine would promote IMF accumulation. Further, higher mRNA abundance of peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor γ, a master regulator of adipogenesis, in both muscles induced by dietary low lysine, supported this hypothesis. Indeed, IMF content of L. dorsi muscle of finishing pigs given a low lysine diet for 2 months until reaching the market weight was twice that of pigs given a control diet. Possible underlying mechanisms of IMF accumulation in porcine muscle and future perspectives are also discussed in this review.     

Reduced intake of dietary lysine promotes accumulation of intramuscular fat in the Longissimus dorsi muscles of finishing gilts

The present study was conducted to elucidate the effect of dietary lysine levels on the intramuscular fat (IMF) content in the Longissimus dorsi (L. dorsi) muscles of finishing gilts. Eleven gilts in total from two litters of pigs aged 110 days were used. The average initial bodyweight of the pigs was 61.7 kg. Six pigs were assigned to the low lysine (LL) diet group (lysine content: 0.43 or 0.40%) and five pigs were assigned to the control group (lysine content: 0.65 or 0.68%). The diets were iso‐energetic and iso‐protein, and contained all essential amino acids (apart from lysine) in the recommended amounts. The pigs were fed these diets until their live weights reached 110 kg. Live weight gain and feed efficiency tended to be lower in the LL group (P = 0.118 and P = 0.052, respectively). Pigs from the LL group took 5 days longer to reach 110 kg (P < 0.01). The IMF content in the L. dorsi of the LL group was twice as high as that of the control group (6.7 vs 3.5%; P < 0.01). The percentage of oleic acid in the L. dorsi of the LL group tended to be higher than that of the control group (P = 0.052), whereas the percentage of linoleic acid and the total percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the L. dorsi were lower (P < 0.05) in the LL group. Free L‐carnitine content in the L. dorsi was lower (P < 0.05) in the LL group. The average abundance of peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor gamma mRNA in the L. dorsi of the LL group was threefold higher than that of the control group. The leptin mRNA abundance in the L. dorsi of the LL group was 3.3‐fold higher than that of the control group (P < 0.01). These results suggest that a higher activity of adipogenesis may have been involved in the promoted accumulation of IMF in the L. dorsi muscles of pigs, induced by a dietary LL level.     

Impact of vitamin and mineral supplement withdrawal and wheat middling inclusion on finishing pig growth performance,fecal mineral concentration,carcass characteristics,and the nutrient content and oxidative stability of pork

A study was conducted to determine if supplement withdrawal (omission of dietary vitamin and trace mineral premixes and a two-thirds reduction in dietary inorganic phosphorus) for 28 d preslaughter and the feeding of wheat middlings (dietary concentrations of 5, 15, and 30% from weaning to 16, 16 to 28, and 28 kg to slaughter, respectively) affect growth performance, carcass characteristics, and fecal mineral concentrations ofthe pig, as well as the nutrient content and oxidative stability of the longissimus dorsi muscle. Crossbred pigs (n = 64) were blocked by weight and assigned to one of four dietary treatments in a 2 x 2 factorial design (with or without supplement withdrawal, and with or without wheat middlings). Supplement withdrawal and wheat middling inclusion did not influence average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake, gain/feed, or carcass traits, except for a decrease (P < 0.01) in the ADG of pigs from 28 to 65 kg when fed wheat middlings. Supplement withdrawal decreased (P < 0.01) fecal Ca, P, Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn concentrations. In diets containing full vitamin and mineral supplementation, wheat middling inclusion decreased (P < 0.01) fecal Ca, Cu, Fe, and Zn concentrations and increased (P < 0.01) fecal Mn. Supplement withdrawal decreased (P < 0.05) concentrations of riboflavin, niacin, and P in the longissimus dorsi muscle, but did not affect longissimus dorsi thiamin, vitamin E, Fe, Cu, Zn, and Ca concentrations. Inclusion of wheat middlings increased (P < 0.04) longissimus dorsi thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and vitamin E concentrations and decreased (P < 0.04) Cu concentrations. However, wheat middling inclusion did not affect (P > 0.05) longissimus dorsi Ca, P, Fe, and Zn concentrations. Dietary treatment did not affect either Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase or glutathione peroxidase activity in the longissimus dorsi. The results from this study indicate that supplement withdrawal and dietary wheat middling inclusion alter pork nutrient content and fecal mineral concentration, but not the oxidative stability of pork.     

The effects of porcine somatotropin and dietary lysine on growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing swine

Seventy-two finishing pigs (initial weight = 57.6 kg) were utilized to determine the effects of porcine somatotropin (pST) and dietary lysine level on growth performance and carcass characteristics. Pigs were injected daily with 4 mg pST in the extensor muscle of the neck and fed either a pelleted corn-sesame meal diet (.6% lysine, 17.8% CP) or diets containing .8, 1.0, 1.2 or 1.4% lysine provided by additions of L-lysine.HCl. All diets were formulated to contain at least twice the required amounts of other amino acids. Control pigs received a placebo injection and the .6%-lysine diet. Increasing levels of dietary lysine resulted in increased ADG and improved feed conversion (quadratic, P less than .01) for pST-treated pigs. The calculated daily lysine intake was 16.6, 13.6, 19.6, 25.1, 29.6 and 33.6 g for the control and pST-treated pigs fed .6, .8, 1.0, 1.2 and 1.4% lysine, respectively, over the entire experiment. Breakpoint analysis indicated that cumulative ADG and feed conversion were optimized at 1.19 and 1.22% lysine, respectively. Longissimus muscle area and trimmed ham and loin weights increased as dietary lysine was increased among pST-treated pigs (quadratic, P less than .01). Breakpoint analysis indicated that 1.11% lysine maximized longissimus muscle area, whereas trimmed ham and loin weights were maximized at .91 and .98% lysine, respectively. Adjusted backfat thickness was not affected by dietary lysine, but pST-treated pigs had less backfat (P less than .05) than control pigs did. Percentage moisture of the longissimus muscle increased (linear, P less than .05), as did percentage CP (quadratic, P less than .05), whereas fat content decreased (linear, P less than .05) as lysine level increased. Similar trends in composition were observed for muscles of the ham (semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris). Shear-force values from the longissimus and semimembranosus were lowest for control pigs, but they increased as dietary lysine level increased among pST-treated pigs. Sensory panel evaluations indicated that juiciness and tenderness decreased (linear, P less than .05) as dietary lysine level increased. Plasma urea concentrations decreased linearly (P less than .01) on d 28 as lysine level increased, whereas plasma lysine and insulin were increased (quadratic, P less than .01). Plasma glucose and free fatty acid concentrations on d 28 tended to increase (quadratic, P less than .10) with increasing dietary lysine level.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 400 WORDS)     

Effect of heat exposure on uncoupling protein-3 mRNA abundance in porcine skeletal muscle

Exposure to cold increases abundance of mRNA for uncoupling protein-3 (UCP3) in skeletal muscle, whereas the influence of exposure to heat is unknown. Thus, we conducted a study to investigate the influence of heat exposure on UCP3 mRNA abundance in porcine skeletal muscle. Three pigs aged 110 to 120 d, with an average BW of 75 kg, from each of eight litters were used. Each littermate was assigned to one of three treatment groups; one group was reared at 32 degrees C and fed ad libitum (32AL) for 4 wk, whereas the other two groups were maintained at 23 degrees C for the same period, and either pair-fed the intake of their 32AL littermates (23PF), or fed ad libitum (23AL). The RNase protection assay revealed that UCP3 mRNA abundance in longissimus dorsi and rhomboideus muscles was higher (P < 0.05) in the 32AL group than the 23PF group. The 23AL group also had significantly higher UCP3 mRNA abundance than the 23PF group in these muscles. Plasma total 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine concentration of the 32AL group was lower (P < 0.05) than that of the 23PF group, whereas mRNA abundance of thyroid hormone receptor (TR) isoforms, TRalpha1 and TRalpha2, in these muscles was not affected, suggesting that the 32AL group was in a relatively hypo-thyroid state. Because thyroid hormone up-regulates UCP3 expression, these results indicate that factors other than thyroid hormone may play a role in regulating UCP3 mRNA abundance in skeletal muscle of heat-exposed pigs.     

Comparison of enzyme activities and gene expression profiling between yak and bovine skeletal muscles

The objective of the present study was to reveal the differences between yak (Bos grunniens) and cattle in energy metabolic characteristics and gene expressions in skeletal muscles. Activities of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), malate dehydrogenase (MDH) and β-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase (HOAD), which are involved in metabolism of carbohydrate and fatty acid respectively, were measured in longissimus dorsi and biceps femoris. Yak contained higher total LDH activity and higher proportion of LDH5 in longissimus dorsi than cattle (P < 0.05), indicating its more anaerobic potential characteristics in carbohydrate metabolism. However, yak contained higher activities of MDH and HOAD (P < 0.05) in biceps femoris than cattle, exhibiting high oxidative capacity under hypoxic environment. Semi-quantitative RT-PCR analysis of mRNA abundance showed that yak and cattle contained a similar level of adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (A-FABP) in both longissimus dorsi and biceps femoris, while myosin heavy chain I (MyHC I) in longissimus dorsi and biceps femoris, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor coactivator 1α (PGC-1α) level in biceps femoris were significant lower in yak compared with cattle (P < 0.01 and P < 0.05 respectively), indicating the anaerobic characteristic of yak skeletal muscles. In conclusion, our experiment showed that yak skeletal muscles exhibit different energy metabolic property and gene expressions compared to cattle.     

Effect of dietary copper and vitamin E supplementation, and extensive feeding with acorn and grass on longissimus muscle composition and susceptibility to oxidation in Iberian pigs

The objective of this study was to assess the effect of dietary copper and/or vitamin E supplementation on composition and oxidation of M. longissimus in Iberian pigs and to compare it with meat samples from pigs produced extensively and fed with acorn and grass. Grass had the highest α-tocopherol content (> 150 mg/kg DM), while acorns had the highest copper concentration (78.1 mg/kg DM). Dietary treatment did not affect copper composition in muscle and no interactions were detected between copper and α-tocopherol. The α-tocopherol content in muscle from pigs fed diets supplemented with α-tocopheryl acetate (100 mg/kg feed) was 1.5 times greater (p < 0.0001) than those from pigs receiving a basel diet. M. longisssimus dorsi from pigs fed extensively had a higher concentration of α-tocopherol than those fed in confinement with the basel level of α-tocopheryl acetate, but lower values than pigs fed supplemented levels. Total n -3 fatty acids (p < 0.02) and hematin (p < 0.0001) concentrations were significantly higher in muscle from pigs fed extensively than when fed in confinement. Muscle homogenates from Iberian pigs fed in extensive conditions showed significantly (p < 0.02) higher susceptibility to oxidation than those from pigs fed mixed diets. Dietary α-tocopheryl acetate supplementation (100 mg/kg feed) significantly (p < 0.05) reduced lipid oxidation of muscle, while dietary copper concentration did not modify susceptibility to lipid oxidation.     

Effects of dietary lysine levels and lighting conditions on intramuscular fat accumulation in growing pigs

This study was conducted to test our hypothesis that intramuscular fat (IMF) accumulation increases in pigs fed on a low lysine diet during the dark period than those fed on the same diet during the light period. Using barrows aged 6 weeks, we monitored whether serum glucose and insulin levels were affected by light conditions. Two diets with different levels of lysine, 0.78% (LL diet) and 1.37% (control diet) were prepared. Eight pigs were fed on the diet during the light period, while the remaining pigs were fed during the dark period. The pigs were fed either the LL diet or the control diet. Although IMF contents of Longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle were higher in the pigs fed on a LL diet (p < .05), the light conditions had no effect. Low dietary lysine caused reduction in serum glucose levels (p < .05) and serum insulin levels (p = .0613). However, they were also unaffected by the lighting conditions. To gain further insights, we determined the messenger RNA levels of insulin receptor, insulin receptor substrate 1, acetyl CoA carboxylase, and fatty acid synthase in LD and Rhomboideus muscles and in the liver.     

Effects of Partial Substitution of Basal Diet with Wild Buckwheat on Fatty Acids and Amino Acids in Congjiang Xiang Pigs

This study investigated the effects of replacing partial basal diet with wild buckwheat on fatty acids and amino acids in longissimus dorsi muscles of Congjiang Xiang pigs.Forty Congjiang Xiang pigs with 20 kg initial body weight,were randomly assigned to 4 groups,10 heads per group.The pigs in control group were fed the basal diet.In the other groups (groupⅠ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ),diets were substituted with fresh wild buckwheat at 10%,20% and 30% on the early fattening stage and 20%,30% and 40% on the late fattening stage,respectively.After feeding trial,three pigs from each dietary treatment were slaughtered to determine the fatty acids and amino acids in longissimus dorsi muscle.The results showed that:①The partial substitution of basal diet with wild buckwheat had some effects on fatty acids in porcine muscle.Compared with the control group,the content of linoleic acid in the group Ⅰ,the content of linolenic acid in group Ⅰ and Ⅱ,the content of peanut diene acid of group Ⅱ and arachidonic acid of group Ⅲ were increased by 54.69%,43.57%,62.50%,25.00% and 127.10%,respectively.The saturated fatty acid (SFA),polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)and essential fatty acid (EFA)of all testing groups were higher than that of control group (P>0.05).②The amino acids were affected in some degree by the substitution rate of wild buckwheat.The content of asparaginic acid in control group was significant lower than that in group Ⅰ(P<0.05) and extremely significant lower than that of group Ⅲ (P<0.01).The content of glycine in group Ⅲ was significantly higher than that of groupⅠ and Ⅱ (P<0.05),higher than that of control group (P>0.05).The content of methionine and lysine in group Ⅲ were significantly higher than that in control group and group Ⅰ (P<0.05),respectively.The EAA/TAA in group Ⅰ was significantly lower than the other groups(P<0.05).In conclusion,partial substitution of basal diet with wild buckwheat could increase the contents of PUFA and EFA,and improve the amino acid profile of Congjiang Xiang pigs.     

野乔菜替代部分基础日粮对从江香猪肌肉脂肪酸及氨基酸的影响

试验旨在探究野乔菜替代部分基础日粮对从江香猪肌肉脂肪酸和氨基酸的影响。选取体重约20 kg的从江香猪40头,随机分为4个组,每组10头。对照组饲喂基础日粮,试验前期试验Ⅰ、Ⅱ、Ⅲ组分别以野乔菜替代10%、20%和30%的基础日粮,试验后期分别用野乔菜替代20%、30%和40%的基础日粮。育肥期结束后,每组随机抽取3头屠宰,取背最长肌用于脂肪酸和氨基酸测定。结果显示:①野乔菜替代不同比例基础日粮对从江香猪肌肉脂肪酸含量有一定影响。与对照组相比,试验Ⅰ组亚油酸、试验Ⅰ、Ⅱ组亚麻酸、试验Ⅱ组花生二烯酸和试验Ⅰ组花生四烯酸分别提高了54.69%、43.57%、62.50%、25.00%和127.10%;各试验组中,饱和脂肪酸(SFA)、多不饱和脂肪酸(PUFA)及必需脂肪酸(EFA)总含量均高于对照组(P>0.05)。②野乔菜替代部分基础日粮对氨基酸含量有一定影响。对照组天门冬氨酸显著低于试验Ⅰ(P<0.05)、极显著低于Ⅲ组(P<0.01);试验Ⅲ组甘氨酸显著高于试验Ⅰ、Ⅱ组(P<0.05),且高于对照组(P>0.05),甲硫氨酸、赖氨酸含量分别显著高于对照组(P<0.05)和试验Ⅰ组(P<0.05);试验Ⅰ组EAA/TAA显著低于其他3组(P<0.05)。综上所述,野乔菜替代部分基础日粮能在一定程度上提高从江香猪肌肉PUFA和EFA含量,显著提高了部分氨基酸含量。     

饲喂乳酸菌制剂对肥育猪生长性能、肉品质及风味物质含量的影响

试验旨在研究饲粮中添加乳酸菌制剂对肥育猪生长性能、肉品质及风味物质含量的影响。选取平均体重为(55±2)kg的杜×长×大三元杂猪240头,随机分为3个处理组,每组4个重复,每个重复20头试猪,公、母各半。对照组饲喂基础饲粮(玉米-豆粕型),2个试验组饲粮分别在基础饲粮中添加0.3%乳酸菌干粉和0.3%乳酸菌菌液,这2种制剂中乳酸菌含量均为1.2×10~9 CFU/g。试验期57 d,在饲养试验结束时,每个重复选择2头(1公1母)接近平均体重的试猪进行屠宰,测定胴体性状、肉品质和风味物质含量。结果表明:饲粮中添加乳酸菌干粉和乳酸菌菌液均对肥育猪的平均日增重、平均日采食量及耗料增重比无显著影响(P0.05),对肥育猪胴体直长、斜长、背膘厚、皮厚及眼肌面积也无显著影响(P0.05),对肌肉的肉色、大理石纹、pH、滴水损失率及剪切力无显著改善(P0.05);与对照组相比,饲粮中添加乳酸菌菌液显著降低背最长肌中次黄嘌呤含量(P0.05),但2个试验组肌苷酸、谷氨酸和肌内脂肪均无显著差异(P0.05)。综上所述,饲喂乳酸菌制剂对肥育猪生长性能、胴体性状和肉质无显著影响,但可降低肌肉中次黄嘌呤含量,有利于改善猪肉的风味。     

Effect of conjugated linoleic acid on meat quality,lipid metabolism,and sensory characteristics of dry-cured hams from heavy pigs

We investigated conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation administered to heavy pigs, assessing carcass characteristics, meat quality, and sensory characteristics of dry-cured (Parma) ham. Thirty-six pigs, averaging 97 kg BW, were assigned randomly to three feeding groups in which diets were supplemented with either 0, 0.25, or 0.5% (as-fed basis) of a CLA preparation containing 65% CLA isomers. All pigs were slaughtered at 172 kg BW. No (P > 0.05) differences were observed in dressing percentage, loin and ham weight, or pH and color of longissimus and semimembranosus muscle. Tenth-rib backfat thickness tended to be lower (P < 0.10) in carcasses from CLA-fed pigs. The oxidative stability of longissimus muscle was greater (P < 0.05) in pigs fed CLA than control, but only at the longer (300 min) oxidation time. Acetyl-CoA carboxylase activity in adipose tissue of CLA-fed pigs was less (P < 0.05) than that of pigs fed diets devoid of supplemental CLA. Composition of ham fat was markedly affected (P < 0.01) by dietary CLA, with higher saturated fatty acids, lower monounsaturated fatty acids, and higher CLA in the fat of CLA-fed pigs regardless of supplementation level. Although melting quality was improved (P < 0.05), most sensory characteristics and the chemical composition of dry-cured hams were not (P > 0.05) affected by incorporation of CLA. Results indicated that dietary CLA alters lipid metabolism, producing lower concentrations of monounsaturated fatty acids and increased concentrations of CLA isomers in the fat of heavy pigs. Moreover, supplementing diets with CLA produced only minimal improvements in Parma ham sensory traits and had no appreciable effects on fresh pork quality.     

过瘤胃保护性精氨酸和大豆油对细毛羊肌内脂肪和脂肪酸组成的影响

本试验旨在研究饲粮添加不同水平的过瘤胃保护性精氨酸（ｒｕｍｅｎ ｐｒｏｔｅｃｔｅｄａｒｇｉｎｉｎｅ，ＲＰ Ａｒｇ）和大豆油对细毛羊肌内脂肪和脂肪酸组成的影响。试验选用健康、体重相近的 １５只细毛羊，随机分为５组，对照组饲喂基础饲粮，试验组分别饲喂在基础饲粮中添加１．５ｇ／ｄＲＰ Ａｒｇ、２．０ｇ／ｄＲＰ Ａｒｇ、１．５ｇ／ｄＲＰ Ａｒｇ＋３％大豆油和 ２．０ｇ／ｄＲＰ Ａｒｇ＋３％大豆油的饲粮。预试期为５ｄ，正试期为 ４５ｄ。试验结束后每组选 ２只羊进行屠宰，取背最长肌样用于测定肉质指标和脂肪酸组成。结果表明：试验组肌肉 ｐＨ、系水率和熟肉率与对照组差异不显著（Ｐ＞０．０５），而肌内脂肪含量显著高于对照组（Ｐ＜０．０５）；试验组肌肉多不饱和脂肪酸含量与对照组相比显著提高（Ｐ＜０．０５）；添加 ＲＰ Ａｒｇ和大豆油有提高肌肉过氧化物酶体增生物激活受体 γ（ＰＰＡＲγ）、脂蛋白脂酶（ＬＰＬ）ｍＲＮＡ表达量，降低激素敏感性甘油三酯脂肪酶（ＨＳＬ）ｍＲＮＡ表达量的趋势。综合指标，以 １．５ｇ／ｄＲＰ Ａｒｇ组与 １．５ｇ／ｄＲＰ Ａｒｇ＋３％大豆油组添加效果较好。     

Nutrient Composition Comparison of Longissimus Dorsi between Diannan Small-ear Pigs and DLY Commercial Pigs

This study was conducted to compare the nutrient composition of longissimus dorsi between Diannan Small-ear pigs and DLY commercial pigs.53 Diannan Small-ear pigs and 58 DLY commercial pigs were chosen and longissimus dorsi samples were collected to determine the content of moisture,crude protein,crude fat,ash,amino acids and fatty acids.The results showed that the moisture content of Diannan Small-ear pigs was extremely significantly lower than DLY commercial pigs (P < 0.01).However,the content of crude protein and crude fat were extremely significantly higher than DLY commercial pigs (P < 0.01).And there was no significant difference in ash content (P > 0.05).The levels of threonine,valine,methionine,isoleucine,leucine,lysine and phenylalanine in longissimus dorsi of Diannan Small-ear pigs were extremely significantly higher than that of DLY commercial pigs (P < 0.01),and the content of myristic acid,palmitic acid,oleic acid,cis different oleic acid,11-cis-20 carbon olefine acid,saturated fatty acids,monounsaturated fatty acids and the total fatty acids in longissimus dorsi of Diannan Small-ear pigs were also extremely significantly higher than that of DLY commercial pigs (P < 0.01).In conclusion,Diannan Small-ear pigs had a better value in nutrient and development.     

藏猪背最长肌中过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ辅激活因子1α基因表达的发育性变化

采用实时荧光定量PCR方法检测了藏猪背最长肌组织中过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ辅激活因子1α(PPARGC1A)基因mRNA表达量在2、4、6月龄和8月龄间的差异。结果表明:藏猪背最长肌中PPARGC1A基因mRNA的表达量在2月龄时最低,至4月龄时表达量极显著上升(P0.01),6月龄时表达量逐渐下降,但较4月龄差异不显著(P0.05),至8月龄时表达量又极显著上升到最高水平(P0.01)。本研究初步揭示了藏猪PPARGC1A基因的发育表达模式,为进一步研究PPARGC1A基因对猪肉质性状的影响提供基础数据。     

饲粮纤维源对育肥猪生长性能、胴体组成和肉品质的影响

本文旨在探讨不同纤维源对育肥猪生长性能、胴体组成和肉品质的影响.试验选用125头初始体重为(48.88±0.81) kg健康“杜×长×大”三元杂交生长肥育猪,随机分为5组,每组5个重复,每个重复5头猪,分别饲喂基础饲粮(对照组)以及添加玉米纤维、大豆纤维、小麦麸纤维和豌豆纤维的4种试验饲粮,饲粮纤维的添加量为30％.试验猪体重约为100kg时结束试验.结果表明:1)与对照组相比,大豆纤维组猪的末重和平均日增重显著降低(P＜0.05),大豆纤维组、小麦麸纤维组和豌豆纤维组猪的平均日采食量极显著降低(P＜0.01),小麦麸纤维组和豌豆纤维组猪的料重比显著降低(P＜0.05).2)饲粮中添加4种纤维有降低猪屠宰率的趋势(P=0.06),但对猪的胴体斜长和眼肌面积无显著影响(P＞0.05);而大豆纤维组、小麦麸纤维组和豌豆纤维组猪的平均背膘厚显著低于对照组(P＜0.05).3)饲粮中添加4种纤维有增加猪背最长肌中粗蛋白质含量的趋势(P=0.07),但对背最长肌PH45min亮度值、大理石纹评分和剪切力均无显著影响(P＞0.05);与对照组相比,豌豆纤维组猪的背最长肌pH24h显著提高(P＜0.05),背最长肌滴水损失显著降低(P＜0.05);而大豆纤维组和小麦麸纤维组猪背最长肌肌内脂肪含量显著降低(P＜0.05).本研究提示,饲粮中不同的纤维来源会对育肥猪的生长性能、胴体组成和肉品质产生不同程度的影响,其中,豌豆纤维对保障育肥猪的生长性能、改善肉品质的效果较好.     

发酵小麦制酒精沼渣对生长肥育猪生长性能、血清生化指标和肉品质的影响

本试验旨在研究发酵小麦制酒精沼渣对生长肥育猪生长性能、血清生化指标和肉品质的影响。选用128头体重为40 kg左右的"杜×长×大"杂交猪,根据性别随机分为4个组,每组4个重复,每个重复8头猪(公母各占1/2)。对照组饲喂基础饲粮,试验1、2和3组饲粮分别用5%、10%和15%发酵小麦制酒精沼渣替代基础饲粮中的部分豆粕。预试期7 d,试验期60 d,分为前期(1~30 d)和后期(31~60 d)2个阶段。结果表明:1)试验前期,各组生长肥育猪的生长性能指标均无显著差异(P0.05)。试验后期,试验1、2和3组的平均日增重均显著高于对照组(P0.05),分别增加了16.47%、25.88%和20.00%,且试验2组的平均日增重极显著高于对照组(P0.01);试验1、2和3组的平均日采食量均显著高于对照组(P0.05);而各组的料重比无显著差异(P0.05)。试验全期,试验2和3组的平均日增重显著高于对照组(P0.05)。2)饲粮中添加发酵小麦制酒精沼渣对生长肥育猪的血清谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、谷草转氨酶(AST)活性以及总蛋白(TP)、尿素氮(UN)含量均无显著影响(P0.05)。3)饲粮中添加发酵小麦制酒精沼渣对生长肥育猪背最长肌的p H1 h、亮度(L*)、红度(a*)、黄度(b*)、滴水损失、蒸煮损失、剪切力、硬度、弹性、内聚性、回复性以及肌内脂肪含量均无显著影响(P0.05)。试验1和2组背最长肌中苏氨酸、赖氨酸、脯氨酸、非必需氨基酸和总氨基酸含量显著高于对照组和试验3组(P0.05),试验2组的谷氨酸、试验1组的甘氨酸以及试验1和2组的丝氨酸、丙氨酸含量均显著高于对照组(P0.05)。饲粮中添加发酵小麦制酒精沼渣对生长肥育猪背最长肌中脂肪酸含量均无显著影响(P0.05)。结果提示,饲粮中添加5%和10%发酵小麦制酒精沼渣能提高生长肥育猪的平均日增重和平均日采食量,并可提高部分鲜味氨基酸的含量,进而改善肉的风味。     

不同体重阶段川藏黑猪和杜长大猪肌肉中氨基酸含量研究

为了研究不同猪种背最长肌中氨基酸沉积规律,试验采用高效液相色谱检测了不同体重梯度（90、110和130 kg）的川藏黑猪和杜长大（DLY）猪背最长肌中氨基酸含量。结果表明,谷氨酸在两猪种肌肉中含量最高,含硫氨基酸总量在90和130 kg体重梯度时表现为川藏黑猪显著高于DLY猪（P〈0.05）,110 kg体重梯度时极显著高于DLY猪（P〈0.01）,而同一猪种不同体重梯度间各种氨基酸组成差异均不显著（P〉0.05）,鲜味氨基酸占总氨基酸比例（FAA/TAA）在90 kg体重梯度表现为川藏黑猪极显著高于DLY猪（P〈0.01）,130 kg体重梯度时显著高于DLY猪（P〈0.05）。本研究说明川藏黑猪肌肉中与风味相关的氨基酸含量高于DLY猪,我们认为这也是川藏黑猪的肌肉风味比DLY猪更浓郁的重要原因之一。我们的研究初步揭示了不同猪种背最长肌中氨基酸的沉积规律及构成差异,为进一步研究猪肉风味形成机理提供数据。     

滇南小耳猪与DLY商品猪背最长肌营养成分比较分析

本试验为比较研究滇南小耳猪与DLY商品猪肉的营养价值,分别检测了53头滇南小耳猪和58头DLY猪背最长肌肉的水分、粗蛋白质、粗脂肪、灰分、氨基酸及脂肪酸等营养成分含量,比较分析其差异性。结果显示,滇南小耳猪背最长肌的水分含量极显著低于DLY商品猪背最长肌（P < 0.01）,粗蛋白质、粗脂肪含量极显著高于DLY商品猪（P < 0.01）,灰分含量差异不显著（P > 0.05）;其中滇南小耳猪背最长肌的7种必需氨基酸（苏氨酸、缬氨酸、蛋氨酸、异亮氨酸、亮氨酸、赖氨酸、苯丙氨酸）、肉豆蔻酸、棕榈酸、油酸、顺式异油酸、11-顺-二十碳烯酸,饱和脂肪酸、单不饱和脂肪酸、总脂肪酸含量均极显著高于DLY商品猪（P < 0.01）。综上所述,滇南小耳猪与DLY猪相比具有更高的营养价值和开发价值。