肉牛生产技术讲座

第 3讲　架子牛的短期肥育1　架子牛快速肥育的原理如果肉牛在犊牛和育成牛阶段饲养的营养水平较低 ,饲养管理比较粗放 ,会导致肉牛的骨骼生长发育较快而肌肉生长较慢。牛的骨架长成以后 ,而身体上肌肉较少 ,这样的牛常被称为架子牛 ,这主要是由于牛的生长特点和营养水平受到限制造成的。一旦饲料营养水平和饲养管理条件得到改善 ,架子牛的肌肉生长速度会显著加快。肉牛的这种生长特点称补偿生长。我国肉牛肥育的历史较短 ,肉牛生产各个阶段例如肉牛的育种体系、繁殖体系与肥育体系不够完善 ,目前我国农区大部分肉牛肥育场均采用短期肥育方…     

中草药在肉牛疾病防治中的应用

随着生活水平的日益提高,公众对牛肉产品的需求日益上升,而这也使得肉牛养殖行业得到了迅速发展。但是,在饲养肉牛过程中,由于环境、管理等诸多因素影响,导致肉牛极易发生疫病。而肉牛一旦发生疫病,不仅会降低养殖效益,而且会极大的降低牛肉质量,因此对肉牛疫病加强防治是极为必要的。据相关研究表明,中草药在肉牛疫病防治中具有显著优势。     

肉牛饲养标准在生产中的应用—肉牛日粮配合

饲养标准的直接作用就是指导饲料的配合。饲养标准的使用,使肉牛生产与饲料经营在空间上可以分开,为饲料工业的发展奠定基础,使肉牛生产规模化、商品化和工厂化。许多发达国家的饲料工业中肉牛饲料占较大的比例,但我国肉牛产业起步晚,饲养标准推广也比其他畜种饲养标准晚近20年,商品肉牛饲料仅占反刍动物饲料产品的较少部分,甚至有些养殖场(户)仍然未做到科学饲喂。     

水氯镁石在雏鸡日粮中的应用

笼养雏鸡由于与地面和阳光隔绝,机体中的代谢过程会出现各种严重失调现象,所以应在配合饲料中添加维生素和微量元素的预混合剂。但实践证明,即使这样做也不能足以培育出生命力强和产量高的鸡群。在探索新添加剂的过程中,发现天然水氯镁石具有一定的价值,可以作为大量元素和微量元素加以利用。水氯镁石是含6个水的氯化镁石(MgCl_2·6H_2O)。在勘探石油和天然气时均有发现。在水氯镁石中还有硫酸钙,氯化钠和氯     

Ralgro和Rumensin在肉牛生产中的应用

肉牛的商品性生长促进剂种类很多,Ralgro和Rumensin是其中被广泛应用的两种。欧美国家肉牛应用生长促进剂的约占30%以上,我国在80年代以来对肉牛生长促进剂进行了多方面的研究,如北京市动物营养研究所经多年研究开发出一种高效动物促生长埋植剂“畜大壮”。     

引进安格斯牛在肉牛生产中的应用

本文综述了国内引进安格斯牛的研究应用报道、发展利用现状,旨在为今后我国在安格斯牛引种及利用方面提供参考。     

酵母在肉牛日粮中的应用

<正>为提高动物健康和生产效率,越来越多的酵母产品被用作反刍动物的添加剂。现在,有报道称将酵母产品用于奶牛日粮中,可以明显提高产奶量和饲料转化效率,但是饲喂酵母产品对于肉牛经济效益的影响效果报道并不明显,尤其是当日粮中添加瘤胃素,酵母的效果更加不显著。随着饲料价格不断攀升,导致肉牛饲养成本增加,加之肉牛日粮中饲用抗生素比例不断降低,作为可以提高饲料利用效率和动物健康的酵母产品得到更多的青睐。本次报告将简要的讨论一下酵母在反刍动物肠道内的作用机制、酵母产品对犊牛和育成牛瘤胃p H、瘤胃发酵、生     

不同饲喂方式对肉牛生产性能、日粮养分消化和经济效益的影响

本试验旨在研究不同饲喂方式对肉牛的生产性能、日粮养分消化和经济效益的影响。试验选取36头12月龄左右、体况良好、体重近似的西门塔尔牛,随机分成3组,对照组采取先粗后精饲喂方式,试验Ⅰ组和Ⅱ组分别采取先精后粗和全混合日粮(TMR)的饲喂方式。结果表明,试验Ⅱ组总干物质的采食量、结束体重均显著高于对照组(P<0.05);试验Ⅱ组平均日增重、饲料转化效率显著高于对照组和试验Ⅰ组(P<0.05);试验Ⅱ组干物质、有机物、粗蛋白、粗脂肪、无氮浸出物、中性洗涤纤维、酸性洗涤纤维的消化率以及增重收入和毛收益都显著高于对照组和试验Ⅰ组(P<0.05);对照组与试验Ⅰ组差异不显著(P>0.05)。试验证实,全混合日粮(TMR)饲喂方式是最有利于肉牛育肥的饲喂方式。     

铬在肉鸡日粮中的应用

研究人员从 3 0多年来的研究中认识到 ,铬是哺乳动物和鸟类碳水化合物和脂类代谢所必需的。如今 ,不断地有证据表明 ,日粮铬在家禽的代谢中起着极为重要的作用。此外 ,近来的研究表明 ,商品肉鸡日粮中添加铬可以起到有利的作用。虽然许多养鸡者都已提出 ,铬应该成为一种极为重要的营养性添加剂。但是 ,官方机构 ,如美国全国科学研究院动物营养委员会 ,仍然没有对任何一种动物最终提出铬的最低日粮需要量。同时 ,还不确知究竟哪种形式的铬才是生物利用率最高而效益成本比也最高的 ,虽然 ,和其它微量矿物质一样 ,这也可能是有机形式的 ,包括螯…     

The effects of cattle sex on carcass characteristics and longissimus muscle palatability

Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of sex on carcass traits and cooked beef steak palatability. In Exp. 1, steers (n = 99), heifers (n = 51), and intravaginally spayed heifers (n = 46) were fed a high-energy diet for 161 d. No implants were administered, and heifers were not fed melengestrol acetate to suppress estrus. In Exp. 2, 60 steers and 60 intact heifers from the same ranch source used in Exp. 1 were fed in 2 locations (sites 1 and 2). All management factors were equal across experiments except that intact heifers were fed melengestrol acetate to suppress estrus in Exp. 2. Steers in Exp. 1 were 25 kg heavier (P < 0.01) in HCW than heifers at comparable (P = 0.39) carcass fat thickness. Spayed heifers (Exp. 1) had a 5.7% smaller (P < 0.05) LM area compared with steers and intact heifers, which were similar. In Exp. 2, there was no difference (P = 0.2) in carcass weight, and heifers had greater (P < 0.01) 12th rib fat thickness compared with steers. Calculated yield grades were similar (P = 0.21) among treatments in Exp. 1 and tended (P = 0.08) to be greater for heifers compared with steers in Exp. 2. In Exp. 1, USDA quality grades and marbling scores were lower (P < 0.01) for steers compared with intact and spayed heifers, which were similar. The effects of sex on tenderness were examined at a common level of fat-thickness and marbling by covariate analysis. Steaks from steers, compared with those from nonimplanted, intact heifers, in the 2 experiments combined were: (a) superior (P < 0.05) in 2 of 9 palatability assessments when subcutaneous fat thickness (at the 12th rib) was adjusted to a common level, and (b) superior (P < 0.05) in 6 of 9 palatability assessments when marbling score was adjusted to a common level. In Exp. 1, steaks from nonimplanted steers compared with those from nonimplanted spayed heifers were: (a) superior (P < 0.05) in 0 of 8 palatability assessments when subcutaneous fat thickness (at the 12th rib) was adjusted to a common level, and (b) superior (P < 0.05) in 3 of 8 palatability assessments when marbling score was adjusted to a common level. These findings suggest that sex should be added to the list of antemortem factors contributing to variation in cooked beef steak tenderness. However, more research is needed to precisely identify those factors contributing to the lower tenderness observed for steaks from heifer carcasses.     

Rigor temperature and meat quality characteristics of lamb longissimus muscle

The present experiment was conducted to determine the effect of muscle temperature during the prerigor and early postrigor period on meat tenderness, postmortem proteolysis, calpain system activity, water-holding capacity, and color. Lamb longissimus muscle (n = 14) from the right and left carcass sides was excised immediately after dressing, divided into an anterior and posterior sample, vacuum-packaged, and stored overnight at 5 to 35 degrees C. Further storage, up to 14 d postmortem, was at 2 degrees C. Tenderness at 1 d postmortem, tenderization during further storage, and postmortem proteolysis were negatively affected by overnight incubation above 25 degrees C. This effect could be explained by an effect of temperature on muscle contraction and activity of the calpain system. Muscle contraction was at a minimum after incubation at 15 degrees C. Water-holding capacity was negatively affected by incubation above 25 degrees C. Color scores improved with increasing incubation temperature at 1 d postmortem. However, after 14 d of postmortem storage, no differences in color scores were observed. Based on the present results and results of other groups, a temperature around 15 degrees C at the onset of rigor seems optimal to maximize tenderness without having detrimental effects on water-holding capacity or color.     

Effects of species and sex on plasma hormone and metabolite concentrations in crossbred Brahman cattle and crossbred water buffalo

Buffalo meat is tasty and indistinguishable from beef, and has been described as being lean and low in cholesterol in comparison with beef. However, little is known about the plasma hormone and metabolic profiles related to fat metabolism in buffalo, and how their levels are affected by species and sex. In this study levels of plasma hormones and metabolites were compared between species and sexes. Ten growing crossbred Brahman cattle and ten growing crossbred buffaloes (five males and five females in each), with an average age of 22 months were used. The animals were fed on an experimental diet composed of corn silage, brewer's spent grain and a concentrate mixture at a 50:30:20 ratio on a dry matter basis during a fattening period of 6 months. Blood samples were collected every month during the experiment, and were analysed for plasma leptin, insulin, glucose, triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) concentrations. Plasma leptin, insulin and TC concentrations increased during fattening and were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in cattle than in buffaloes. These concentrations in cattle showed a big difference between sexes in comparison with buffaloes, and were higher in females than in males. The plasma glucose and TG concentrations did not differ (P > 0.05) between cattle and buffaloes.

The crude fat content of longissimus muscle was significantly higher in cattle than in buffalo. Differences in body fat deposition seem to have an influence on plasma leptin, insulin and TC concentrations differently between cattle and buffaloes.     

The impact of longissimus glycolytic potential and short-term feeding of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate prior to slaughter on carcass characteristics and pork quality

The objective of this study was to compare the effects of longissimus glycolytic potential (GP) and of time of feeding of supplemental magnesium sulfate heptahydrate on carcass and pork quality traits. The study was carried out in a 2 x 2 x 4 factorial arrangement; the treatments were sex (castrate vs gilt), GP (Low [normal] vs High), and time of feeding of magnesium sulfate-fortified diets (0 [control] vs 2 vs 3 vs 5 d prior to slaughter). Glycolytic potential was determined on a biopsy sample of longissimus from the live animal prior to the start of the study. A total of 144 pigs were allotted to the feeding-time treatments on the basis of sex (castrate and gilt), weight, and GP. Pigs were placed in individual pens and had free access to water. Prior to the start of the study, pigs were given ad libitum access to a standard finisher diet. During the study, animals were fed at a fixed level of 2.75 kg of a standard finisher diet/day; the fortified diet contained 3.2 g/d of additional magnesium. At the end of the feeding period, animals were transported to a commercial packing facility and slaughtered within 15 min of arrival. Fresh meat quality was measured on the longissimus. There were no treatment interactions. Carcass traits were similar across time of feeding treatments. Backfat thickness at the last lumbar vertebra and 10th rib were lower (P < 0 .05) for High than for Low GP pigs. High GP pigs had lower ultimate pH (P < 0.001) and higher drip (P < 0.05) and purge loss (P < 0.01) than Low GP pigs. Drip loss was reduced (P < 0.05) for pigs fed the magnesium-fortified diet for 5 and 2 but not for 3 d compared to controls (8.98, 7.29, 7.89, and 7.41 for the 0-, 2-, 3-, and 5-d treatments, respectively, SEM 0.447). Purge loss was similar for all of the time of feeding treatments. Longissimus L* values were lower (P < 0.05) for the 2-d treatment than for the controls. Results from this study suggest an inconsistent effect of short-term feeding of magnesium sulfate on muscle color and drip loss in pigs with both Low (normal) and High GP.     

Effects of sequential implanting and ractopamine hydrochloride supplementation on carcass characteristics and longissimus muscle tenderness of calf-fed steers and heifers

A 4 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments (4 growth-enhancement treatments × 2 sex classes) was used to quantify effects of initial implanting (I-implant, d 0), terminal implanting (T-implant, d 63), and feeding ractopamine hydrochloride [RAC, 200 mg/(animal/d)] for the last 28 d on feed on carcass characteristics and LM shear force (WBSF) of calf-fed steers (n = 159) and heifers (n = 132). Growth-enhancement treatments included the following: TRT1, T-implant only; TRT2, I-implant and RAC; TRT3, I-implant and T-implant; TRT4, I-implant, T-implant, and RAC. Growth responses (BW and ADG) were measured in 3 segments of the finishing period: 1) d 0 to 63, 2) d 63 to 28 d before slaughter, and 3) final 28 d. Cattle were slaughtered after 152, 166, or 180 d of finishing; carcass data were collected after a 48-h chill; and LM WBSF was measured at 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 d postmortem. A priori contrasts were constructed to test effects associated with use vs. exclusion of growth enhancement in each segment of the finishing period. The interaction between sex class and treatment was not significant (P > 0.05) for any trait tested, indicating that the 4 treatments elicited similar effects in both sexes. Initial implanting improved (P < 0.001) ADG from d 0 to 63 by 11.5%, terminal implanting improved (P < 0.001) ADG from d 63 to 28 d before slaughter by 15%, and supplementing twice-implanted cattle with RAC enhanced ADG during the final 28 d of finishing by 12%. Effects of I-implant, T-implant, and RAC resulted in LM area increases of 3 cm(2) (P = 0.015), 6 cm(2) (P < 0.001), and 3 cm(2) (P = 0.011), respectively, and HCW responses of 11 kg (P = 0.011), 16 kg (P = 0.001), and 6 kg (P = 0.195), respectively. Initial implanting resulted in a 20-point reduction (P = 0.097) in marbling, and T-implant reduced marbling by 25 points (P = 0.04), whereas marbling score was unaffected (P = 0.236) by RAC supplementation. Cattle that received only 1 implant (TRT1 and TRT2) produced carcasses with greater (P = 0.026) mean marbling scores and greater (P = 0.01) rates of conformity to beef carcass marketing specifications for HCW, quality grade, yield grade, and LM area than did cattle that were implanted twice (TRT3 and TRT4). Values for LM WBSF were not affected (P > 0.05) by initial or terminal implanting; however, RAC supplementation increased (P = 0.007) mean LM WBSF by 0.23 kg, which translated into a reduction (P = 0.007) in predicted consumer acceptance of LM steaks.     

Effect of sex and exogenous porcine somatotropin on longissimus muscle fiber characteristics of growing pigs

Thirty-seven pigs with an initial live weight of 60 kg were used to investigate the effects of daily exogenous porcine somatotropin (pST) administration at two dose levels (0 and 100 micrograms.kg-1.d-1) for a 31-d period on muscle fiber characteristics and meat tenderness of boars, gilts and barrows. Excipient boars and gilts had more alpha W and fewer alpha R fibers than did those receiving pST. The percentage of muscle fiber type for barrows was not affected by pST treatment. The administration of pST resulted in an increase in muscle fiber size for all three fiber types in all three sexes, but these changes were of greater magnitude in barrows (31.8%) and gilts (27.8%) than in boars (9.3%). Somatotropin negated the intrinsic sex effect differences in fiber area of the pigs. There was no difference in tenderness among excipient boars, barrows and gilts; however, with the inclusion of pST, shear force decreased in boars and gilts and increased in barrows. A high proportion of the pST-treated pigs contained giant fibers in the longissimus muscle. Furthermore, a small proportion of the pST-treated pigs exhibited pale, soft, exudative muscle. Whether the giant fiber anomalies occurred through increased muscle activity or from fibers undergoing degenerative changes was not determined.     

Effects of breed, sex, and halothane genotype on fatty acid composition of pork longissimus muscle

The objective of this study was to estimate the effects of breed, sex, and halothane genotype on fatty acid composition and several fatty acid indices of lipid extracted from porcine LM. Purebred Yorkshire (n = 436), Duroc (n = 353), Hampshire (n = 218), Spotted (n = 187), Chester White (n = 173), Poland China (n = 124), Berkshire (n = 256), and Landrace (n = 187) pigs (n = 1,934; 1,128 barrows and 806 gilts) from 1991, 1992, 1994, and 2001 National Barrow Show Sire Progeny Tests were used. Pigs were classified as the HAL-1843 normal (NN) genotype (n = 1,718) or the HAL-1843 carrier (Nn) genotype (n = 216). For statistical analysis, a mixed model was used that included fixed effects of breed, sex, halothane genotype, test, slaughter date, interaction of breed x sex, and random effects of sire and dam within breed. Breed significantly affected the concentration of individual fatty acids, total lipid content, and the values of several fatty acid indices of LM. Duroc pigs had the greatest (P < 0.01) content of total SFA. Total MUFA concentration in Poland China pigs was greater (P < 0.05) than in all other breeds except the Spotted (P > 0.05). The concentrations of total PUFA were greater (P < 0.01) in Hampshire, Landrace, and Yorkshire pigs compared with those of other breeds. Significant sex differences for individual fatty acids were detected. Compared with gilts, barrows had greater (P < 0.01) concentrations of SFA and MUFA but lower (P < 0.01) total PUFA. Halothane genotype was a significant source of variation for the percentages of some fatty acids. Pigs with the carrier (Nn) genotype had lower concentrations of SFA (P < 0.05) and MUFA (P < 0.01) but a greater concentration of PUFA (P < 0.01) compared with NN pigs. There were significant negative correlations between total lipid content and individual PUFA and significant positive correlations between lipid concentration and most individual SFA and MUFA. In conclusion, the results suggest that breed and sex are important sources of variation for fatty acid composition of LM.     

Effects of ractopamine supplementation and postmortem aging on longissimus muscle palatability of beef steers differing in biological type

Effects of ractopamine hydrochloride (RAC) supplementation and postmortem aging on palatability of beef from steers differing in biological type were evaluated using LM samples from British, Continental crossbred, and Brahman crossbred calf-fed steers (n = 98/type). Equal numbers of steers within each type were assigned to treatments of 0 or 200 mg.steer(-1).d(-1) of RAC fed during the final 28 d of the finishing period. Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF) was measured at 3, 7, 14, and 21 d postmortem, and trained sensory panel (TP) evaluation was conducted using LM samples aged for 14 d postmortem. A RAC x type interaction (P = 0.006) was detected for WBSF. Within each type, steers fed RAC produced steaks with greater (P < 0.05) WBSF values than steaks from control steers; however, the magnitude of the effect of RAC on WBSF was more pronounced among Brahman cross-breds (5.53 vs. 4.96 +/- 0.10 kg) than among Continental crossbred (4.16 vs. 3.96 +/- 0.10 kg) and British steers (4.10 vs. 3.75 +/- 0.10 kg). The effect of RAC on WBSF, though diminished slightly by aging (mean WBSF difference: 3 d = 0.49 kg; 21 d = 0.24 kg), was not completely mitigated by 21 d of postmortem storage (P(RAC x AGE) = 0.16). Steers fed RAC produced steaks that received lower (P < 0.05) TP ratings for tenderness (8.09 vs. 8.95 +/- 0.18) and juiciness (7.41 vs. 8.07 +/- 0.16 kg), along with slightly lower (P = 0.06) ratings for beef flavor (6.67 vs. 6.93 +/- 0.10 kg), compared with steaks from unsupplemented steers, regardless of biological type. Among the 3 biological types, Brahman crossbred cattle produced steaks with the greatest (P < 0.05) WBSF values at each aging period; WBSF values for steaks from British and Continental type steers did not differ (P > 0.05) at any aging time. Sensory panel ratings of tenderness, juiciness, and beef flavor were greatest (P < 0.05) for steaks from British steers, and least (P < 0.05) for steaks produced by Brahman-type steers. Results from this study suggest that RAC supplementation slightly decreases LM tenderness (WBSF and TP) of British, Continental crossbred, and Brahman cross-bred steers, and that the effect of RAC on WBSF may be more pronounced in steaks from Brahman crossbred cattle than among stenks from Continental type or British steers.     

Effects of transportation during the hot season,breed and electrical stimulation on histochemical and meat quality characteristics of goat longissimus muscle

The effects of transportation and electrical stimulation (90 V) on physiological, histochemical and meat quality characteristics of two breeds of Omani goats were assessed. Twenty 1‐year‐old male goats from each breed (Batina and Dhofari) were divided into two groups: 3 h transported during the hot season (42°C day time temperature) and non‐transported. Animals were blood‐sampled before loading and prior to slaughter. Electrical stimulation was applied 20 min postmortem to 50% randomly selected carcasses of both breeds. Temperature and pH decline of the Longissimus was monitored. Ultimate pH, shear force, sarcomere length, myofibrillar fragmentation index, expressed juice, cooking loss and colour were measured from samples of Longissimus dorsi muscles. Electrical stimulation and transportation had a significant effect on most biochemical and meat quality characteristics of Longissimus dorsi. The transported goats had higher plasma cortisol (P < 0.01), adrenaline, nor‐adrenaline and dopamine concentrations (P < 0.05) than non‐transported goats. Electrical stimulation resulted in a significantly (P < 0.05) more rapid muscle pH fall during the first 12 h after slaughter. Muscles from electrically‐stimulated carcasses had significantly (P < 0.05) longer sarcomeres, lower shear force value, a lighter colour (higher L* value), higher expressed juice and myofibrillar fragmentation index than those from non‐stimulated ones. Meat from transported goats had significantly higher pH, expressed juice and shear force, but contained significantly lower sarcomere length and L* values than non‐transported goats. The proportion of the myosin ATPase staining did not change as a function of stimulation, transportation or breed. These results indicated that subjecting goats to transportation for 3 h under high ambient temperatures can generate major physiological and muscle metabolism responses. Electrical stimulation improved quality characteristics of meat from both groups. This indicates that electrical stimulation may reduce detrimental effects of transportation on meat quality of Omani goats.     

性别和添加卵磷脂对育肥猪生长性能、肉质和肌肉胶原含量的影响

本文旨在探讨性别和日粮添加卵磷脂对肥育猪生长性能、肉质、肌肉胶原蛋白含量及胶原合成关键基因表达的影响。试验选择272头二元杂交猪(阉割公猪和后备母猪各半),将其随机分到2×2因子组别中,包括2个性别(后备母猪和阉割公猪)和2个日粮(基础日粮和0.4%卵磷脂)。饲养5周后对猪只进行屠宰,取背长肌进行肉质和胶原蛋白含量的测定。分析骨骼肌参与胶原蛋白合成的关键基因(I型胶原COL1A1,III型胶原COL3A1,α-subunit prolyl4-hydroxylase(P4H)、赖氨酰化氧化酶(Lysyloxidase)和metalloproteinase-1(金属蛋白酶-1,MMP-1)的mRNA相对表达水平。结果显示:卵磷脂提高了阉割公猪和后备母猪的饲料转化率(P <0.05),但对采食量、平均日增重和屠宰率无显著影响(P> 0.05)。卵磷脂对肌肉剪切力、胶原蛋白含量及相关基因表达均无显著影响(P> 0.05)。阉割公猪生长速度和COL1A1基因mRNA相对表达水平均显著高于后备母猪(P <0.05)。但育肥猪性别对最长肌背膘厚度、胶原蛋白含量和相关基因表达水平无显著影响(P> 0.05)。综上所述,卵磷脂在不影响猪肉品质的前提下提高了育肥猪的饲料转化率。因此,在夏季高脂育肥猪日粮中添加卵磷脂有益于生产。