Two experiments were used to evaluate the potential interaction of fat source and vitamin E (VE) in heavy slaughter weight pigs. In Experiment 1, a total of 64 individually-fed pigs (28.41 ± 0.83 kg) were randomly assigned to 8 dietary treatments in a 4×2 factorial arrangement. Fat treatments included cornstarch (CS), tallow (TW), corn-oil (CO), and coconut-oil (CN). VE treatments were dietary α-tocopheryl acetate (ATA) at 11 and 200 ppm. In Experiment 2, a total of 72 individually fed pigs (28.55 ± 1.16 kg) were randomly assigned to 12 dietary treatments in a 2 × 6 factorial arrangement. Fat treatments were TW and CO. VE treatments included four levels of ATA (11, 40, 100, and 200 ppm) and two levels of mixed tocopherols (primarily γ-tocopherol; 40 and 100 ppm). VE deposition, growth performance, and meat quality were measured in both experiments. In both experiments, interaction between fat sources and VE were detected (P < 0.01) on plasma VE concentration, which increased (P < 0.01) with time and with increasing dietary VE, but increased faster (P < 0.05) in pigs fed with CN and TW compared to pigs fed CS and CO. Compared to CO, more saturated dietary fat sources (CN and TW) led to firmer belly (P < 0.01), which had more (P < 0.01) SFA and MUFA while less (P < 0.05) Feed/Gain in Phase 4 and Phase 5. In Experiment 2, increasing dietary ATA increased overall ADG (linear, P = 0.02), with an interaction (P < 0.05) with fat sources on cumulative ADG during Phase 1-4, wherein pigs fed CO, but not TW, had increased ADG with increasing dietary ATA. Increasing dietary ATA increased (quadratic, P < 0.05) liver SOD activity, and decreased (quadratic, P < 0.05) liver MDA content. The oxidative stability of loin was improved (P < 0.01) when dietary ATA increased over 40 ppm. In summary, both dietary fat source and VE supplementation affected the response measures.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Uppsala : Sveriges lantbruksuniv., 2004. / Härtill 6 uppsatser.

The aim of this thesis was to analyse indicators determined during classification of pig carcasses within a selected slaughterhouse. On the basis of such information, a set of animals slaughtered during the period of 2 months was statistically evaluated. In total, 74 024 of carcasses were analysed. The carcasses classified within the SEUROP system were divided into 6 weight intervals from 60 to 120 kg with 10 kg spans. The average weight of all the slaughtered pigs from the set was 91.98 kg. The majority of the slaughtered pigs (40% and 32.2%) was found within the pig carcasses' weight interval of 9099.9 kg and 8089.6 kg with the average lean meat of 59.04% and 59.77%. With increasing carcass weight, the lean meat was decreasing by 0.96, 0.83, 0.73, 0.9, and 0.99% within individual weight intervals. The set of the pigs was incorporated into the three most observed groups, i.e. S, E, and U. The highest lean meat was found in the S group (61.61%). With increasing carcass weight, the lean meat was decreasing by 3.30 and 4.79% within individual groups. Between the carcass weight and the lean meat, the correlation coefficient of -0.34+++ was found.

The goal of this thesis was analyze indicators collected during classification of carcass of final hybrids of pigs. Based on this information it was statistically evaluated a set of animals slaughtered in over a period of 1 year. It was analyzed 65 535 carcasses of pigs at all. Carcasses included in the SEUROP system (64 470 pigs) was divided into 6 the weight interval from 60 to 120 kg in increments of 10 kilos.

My thesis addresses gradeation of pig races and how this gradeation influences final hybrids interaction of genotyps and enviroment.. During testing is being watched slaughter weight, weight of the right side at cold, slaughter lenght torso , height of the ridge fat and the area m.l.l.t..

Objective of this thesis is prove the testing station of chosen combinations the final hybrids, with regard to interaction of genotype and enviroment.During testing is being watched slaughter weight, weight of the right side at hot, slaughter lenght torso, height of the ridge fat.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This study aimed to evaluate the effect of using the protected or common urea in place of the true protein obtained from the soybean meal on body tissues not belonging the carcass, as well as analyzing the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the carcass and meat of feedlot finished steers. It was used 27 castrated male steers, pure and crossbred (Charolais x Nellore), age and average weight of 20 months and 293 kg respectively, distributed in three treatments: Protected Urea - concentrate containing slow degradation urea; Soybean Meal - concentrate containing soybean meal; Common Urea - concentrate containing agricultural urea. The diet was calculated to meet the nutritional minimum requirements to obtain an average daily gain in weight of 1.5 kg / animal, estimating a dry matter intake of 2.65 kg / 100 kg body weight. The experimental design was randomized blocks (racial predominance), with three treatments and nine replications, being the animal the experimental unit. Diets did not provide significant differences in the empty body weight (EBW) due to the similarity in slaughter weights (SW). Similarity between the treatments was also observed in EBW / SW relationship, with average values of 0.87 for the treatments containing non-protein nitrogen and 0.88 for soybean meal treatment. The gastrointestinal content in absolute weight and in relation to the empty body weight showed similarity in the diets tested, with average values of 54.33 kg and 13.52%, respectively. The diets of the treatments did not influence the blood volume of animals, following the similarity in the internal organs. Steers receiving protected urea showed higher omaso weight on 100 kg of EBW (P <0.05) compared to animals fed with soybean meal, with superiority of 32.38%. Dietary treatments did not affect the weights and hot and cold carcass yields. The thickness of fat overlying the substrate was not changed in accordance with the diets studied, the average fat thickness was 3.97 mm. The measures and carcass compactness were unaffected by the diets, with mean values of 127.55; 74.86; 39.86; 38.84 and 25.72 cm for carcass length, leg and arm, arm perimeter and cushion thickness, respectively. A significant difference in marbling was observed, soybean meal treatment was superior to treatment with protected urea (3.72 vs. 2.28 points) and were classified as "traits." Thus, it was observed that the use of protected or common urea showed similar behavior in the ratings after slaughter of the animals, both in the non-carcass components and the carcass and meat characteristics. Due to the results of this study, there is need for increased research in the use of alternative food in the termination of bovines, to bring improvements in production at the lowest cost. Such importance must be understood by the fact that the termination be the most costly phase in the life of animals. / O presente estudo tem por objetivo avaliar o efeito do uso da ureia protegida ou comum em substituição da proteína verdadeira obtida do farelo de soja sobre os tecidos corporais não pertencentes à carcaça, assim como, analisar as características qualitativas e quantitativas da carcaça e da carne de novilhos terminados em confinamento. Utilizaram-se 27 novilhos machos castrados, puros e mestiços (Charolês x Nelore), com idade e peso médio inicial de 20 meses e 293 kg respectivamente, distribuídos em três tratamentos: Ureia Protegida concentrado contendo ureia de degradação lenta; Farelo de Soja concentrado contendo farelo de soja; Ureia Comum concentrado contendo ureia agrícola. A dieta foi calculada a fim de atender os requerimentos mínimos nutricionais para se obter um ganho de peso médio diário de 1,5 kg/animal, estimando-se um consumo de matéria seca 2,65 kg/100 kg de peso vivo. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi de blocos ao acaso (predominância racial), com três tratamentos e nove repetições, sendo o animal a unidade experimental. As dietas não proporcionaram diferenças significativas no peso de corpo vazio (PCV) devido à similaridade nos pesos de abate (PAB). Semelhança entre os tratamentos também foi verificada na relação PCV/PAB, apresentando valores médios de 0,87 para os tratamentos que continham nitrogênio não proteico e 0,88 para o tratamento farelo de soja. O conteúdo gastrintestinal tanto em peso absoluto quanto em relação ao peso de corpo vazio apresentou similaridade nas dietas testadas, com valores médios de 54,33 kg e 13,52%, respectivamente. As dietas dos tratamentos não influenciaram no volume de sangue dos animais, acompanhando a similaridade nos órgãos internos. Os novilhos que receberam ureia protegida apresentaram maior peso de omaso relativo a 100 kg de PCV (P<0,05) em relação aos animais alimentados com farelo de soja, com superioridade de 32,38%. Os tratamentos alimentares não influenciaram nos pesos e rendimentos de carcaça quente e fria. A espessura de gordura que recobre a carcaça não foi alterada, de acordo com as dietas estudadas, na média a espessura de gordura foi de 3,97 mm. As medidas e a compacidade da carcaça não foram alteradas pelas dietas, apresentando valores médios de 127,55; 74,86; 39,86; 38,84 e 25,72 cm para comprimento de carcaça, perna e braço, perímetro de braço e espessura de coxão, respectivamente. Observou-se diferença significativa no marmoreio, o tratamento farelo de soja foi superior ao tratamento ureia protegida (3,72 vs 2,28 pontos), sendo classificados como traços . Assim, foi possível observar que a utilização de ureia protegida ou comum apresentou comportamento semelhante nas avaliações pós abate dos animais, tanto nos componentes não integrantes da carcaça como nas características da carcaça e da carne. Devido aos resultados desse estudo, há necessidade do aumento das pesquisas na utilização de alimentos alternativos na terminação dos bovinos, que tragam melhorias na produção com o menor custo. Tal importância deve ser compreendida pelo fato da terminação ser a fase mais onerosa na vida dos animais.

Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais / This study aimed to evaluate and to compare carcass traits and meat quality in cattle Nellore and F1 cross between Nellore and Araguaia, where 17 were from the Nellore group and 19 from ½ Nellore ½ Araguaia. All animals belonged to the same birth season and were finished in pasture systems, under the same nutritional, environmental, and management conditions. When the animals reached slaughter weight, they were taken to the industrial slaughterhouse where food was withdrawn for a 24 hour period (free access to water), later they were stunned, bled, the leather was removed and were eviscerated. The carcasses were weighed (hot weight), kept in chilled storage for approximately 24 hours at 4°C, and weighed once again to obtain the chilled carcass weight. The variables analyzed were carcass yield, length and width, leg length, thigh perimeter, loin eye area (LEA), retail cuts, cooling loss, pH, fat depth, marbling rate, intramuscular fat, color, shear force and sensory analysis. Differences (p > 0.05) were observed for the following variables; slaughter weight, hot and chilled carcass weights, carcass and leg lengths, thigh perimeter, LEA, retail cuts and lightness (L*), where the F1 cross between Nellore and Araguaia showed higher means for all of these traits, except for leg length and L*. Therefore, the crossbreeding between Nellore and Araguaia cattle did not affect the meat s sensory characteristics, but contributed to the improvement in carcass traits, being an alternative for farmers that aim for meat quality, with higher meat percentage. / Objetivou-se avaliar e comparar as características de carcaça e de qualidade da carne de bovinos Nelore e F1 resultantes do cruzamento entre as raças Nelore e Araguaia. Foram avaliados 17 animais do grupo Nelore e 19 ½ Nelore ½ Araguaia, que foram terminados à pasto, estando sob o mesmo regime nutricional, ambiente, manejo e pertenciam a mesma estação de nascimento. Quando atingiram o peso de abate, foram pesados e conduzidos ao frigorífico, onde permaneceram sob dieta hídrica por 24 horas, foram insensibilizados, sangrados, tiveram o couro removido e foram eviscerados. As carcaças foram pesadas, mantidas em câmara fria por aproximadamente 24 horas, à temperatura de 4 º C, e pesadas para obtenção do peso de carcaça fria. As variáveis analisadas foram: rendimento, comprimento e largura de carcaça, comprimento de perna, perímetro de coxão, área de olho de lombo (AOL), cortes comerciais, perdas no resfriamento, pH, espessura de gordura, taxa de marmoreio, gordura intramuscular, cor, força de cisalhamento e análise sensorial. Foram observadas diferenças (p > 0,05) para as variáveis peso de abate, quente e frio, comprimento de carcaça, e de perna, perímetro de coxão, AOL, de cortes comerciais e luminosidade (L*), sendo que os animais ½ Nelore ½ Araguaia apresentaram médias superiores para todas essas características, exceto para comprimento de perna e L*. Portanto, o cruzamento entre animais Nelore e Araguaia não influenciou nas características sensoriais das carnes e contribuiu para o aumento de características de carcaça, sendo uma alternativa ao produtor rural na obtenção de carne de qualidade, com maior percentual cárneo. / Mestre em Ciências Veterinárias

O objetivo do experimento foi avaliar o desempenho e a qualidade da carcaça de novilhos superprecoces submetidos a alturas de manejo de pastos de aveia preta e azevém anual (10, 20, 30 e 40 cm) e uma testemunha sem pastejo, bem como avaliar os efeitos dessas alturas de manejo sobre o estabelecimento e o rendimento da cultura de soja subseqüente. O experimento foi realizado na Fazenda do Espinilho, município de Tupanciretã, entre julho de 2004 e maio de 2005. Animais jovens com idade média de dez meses e peso inicial de 190 kg foram distribuídos num delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso, com três repetições. As ofertas diárias de forragem para os tratamentos 10, 20, 30 e 40 cm foram, respectivamente, 8,8, 14,7, 29,0 e 48,9 kg de matéria seca/100 kg de peso vivo (PV). O ganho de peso por hectare foi superior nos tratamentos com menor altura de manejo, em decorrência da maior carga animal empregada, sendo 529,7, 489,5, 320,9 e 201,6 kg de PV/ha, para os respectivos tratamentos. O ganho médio diário e peso ao abate apresentaram resposta quadrática (P<0,05) conforme o incremento na altura do pasto. A deposição de gordura apresentou média de 3,8 mm e o rendimento médio de carcaça fria foi de 53,3% (P<0,05). As alturas reais do pasto ficaram próximas daquelas pretendidas, havendo um aumento linear da massa de forragem com o aumento das alturas de manejo do pasto. A taxa de acúmulo não foi afetada pelos tratamentos. A taxa de lotação apresentou resposta linear decrescente com o aumento da altura do pasto. A massa de forragem remanescente aumentou na medida em que houve incremento na altura de manejo do pasto. Foi observada diferença entre os tratamentos para palhada residual e estande inicial de plantas de soja, porém, essas diferenças não afetaram o rendimento de grãos da cultura. Concluiu-se que novilhos superprecoces atingem peso de abate e grau de acabamento adequados quando terminados em pastagem de inverno e suplementados no terço final do ciclo de pastejo. O melhor ganho médio diário foi obtido em altura entre 25 a 30 cm e a maior produção por área em 10 cm de altura. A utilização de pastos durante o inverno não prejudica o rendimento de grãos na cultura de soja subseqüente, possibilitando aumento da renda do produtor pela oportunidade de gerar receitas durante a entressafra da soja. / This trial aimed to evaluate the performance and carcass quality of “superprecoce” steers grazing oat and annual ryegrass pastures managed at 10, 20, 30 and 40 cm with a no grazing reference, as well as sward height management effects on soybean establishment and grain yield. The experiment was carried at Fazenda do Espinilho, Tupanciretã municipality, from July 2004 until May 2005. Young animals with 10 months on average and initial live weight of 190 kg were distributed in a randomized block design with three replicates. The daily herbage allowances were 8.8, 14.7, 29.0 and 48.9 kg of dry matter/100kg of live weight, respectively treatments. The live weight gain per hectare was superior in treatments with lower management heights, due to the greater stocking rate employed, being 529.7, 489.5, 320.9 and 201.6 kg of LW, respectively for the treatments 10, 20, 30 and 40cm height. The average daily gain and slaughter weight increased with pasture height being fitted by a quadratic model (P<0.05). The fat deposition and the medium dressing of cold carcass averaged 3.8mm and 53.3%, respectively (P<0.05). The actual sward heights were very similar to those previously intended. There was a linear increase in herbage mass with the increase of sward height. The pasture accumulation rate was not influenced by treatments. The stocking rate showed a decreased linear response with increasing sward height. Post grazing herbage mass increased with increasing sward height. Treatments had effect on initial soybean stand, but not in soybean yield. It was concluded that “superprecoce” steers can reache slaughter weight and adequately finishing degree when finished in winter cultivated pasture supplemented in final third of the grazing cycle. Better individual animal performance is obtained when pasture height ranges from 25 to 30 cm and animal production per hectare when the pasture was managed at 10 cm height. Results suggest grazing animals do not damage succeeding soybean crop, allowing farmers profitability enhancement during soybean intercropping.

O objetivo do experimento foi avaliar o desempenho e a qualidade da carcaça de novilhos superprecoces submetidos a alturas de manejo de pastos de aveia preta e azevém anual (10, 20, 30 e 40 cm) e uma testemunha sem pastejo, bem como avaliar os efeitos dessas alturas de manejo sobre o estabelecimento e o rendimento da cultura de soja subseqüente. O experimento foi realizado na Fazenda do Espinilho, município de Tupanciretã, entre julho de 2004 e maio de 2005. Animais jovens com idade média de dez meses e peso inicial de 190 kg foram distribuídos num delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso, com três repetições. As ofertas diárias de forragem para os tratamentos 10, 20, 30 e 40 cm foram, respectivamente, 8,8, 14,7, 29,0 e 48,9 kg de matéria seca/100 kg de peso vivo (PV). O ganho de peso por hectare foi superior nos tratamentos com menor altura de manejo, em decorrência da maior carga animal empregada, sendo 529,7, 489,5, 320,9 e 201,6 kg de PV/ha, para os respectivos tratamentos. O ganho médio diário e peso ao abate apresentaram resposta quadrática (P<0,05) conforme o incremento na altura do pasto. A deposição de gordura apresentou média de 3,8 mm e o rendimento médio de carcaça fria foi de 53,3% (P<0,05). As alturas reais do pasto ficaram próximas daquelas pretendidas, havendo um aumento linear da massa de forragem com o aumento das alturas de manejo do pasto. A taxa de acúmulo não foi afetada pelos tratamentos. A taxa de lotação apresentou resposta linear decrescente com o aumento da altura do pasto. A massa de forragem remanescente aumentou na medida em que houve incremento na altura de manejo do pasto. Foi observada diferença entre os tratamentos para palhada residual e estande inicial de plantas de soja, porém, essas diferenças não afetaram o rendimento de grãos da cultura. Concluiu-se que novilhos superprecoces atingem peso de abate e grau de acabamento adequados quando terminados em pastagem de inverno e suplementados no terço final do ciclo de pastejo. O melhor ganho médio diário foi obtido em altura entre 25 a 30 cm e a maior produção por área em 10 cm de altura. A utilização de pastos durante o inverno não prejudica o rendimento de grãos na cultura de soja subseqüente, possibilitando aumento da renda do produtor pela oportunidade de gerar receitas durante a entressafra da soja. / This trial aimed to evaluate the performance and carcass quality of “superprecoce” steers grazing oat and annual ryegrass pastures managed at 10, 20, 30 and 40 cm with a no grazing reference, as well as sward height management effects on soybean establishment and grain yield. The experiment was carried at Fazenda do Espinilho, Tupanciretã municipality, from July 2004 until May 2005. Young animals with 10 months on average and initial live weight of 190 kg were distributed in a randomized block design with three replicates. The daily herbage allowances were 8.8, 14.7, 29.0 and 48.9 kg of dry matter/100kg of live weight, respectively treatments. The live weight gain per hectare was superior in treatments with lower management heights, due to the greater stocking rate employed, being 529.7, 489.5, 320.9 and 201.6 kg of LW, respectively for the treatments 10, 20, 30 and 40cm height. The average daily gain and slaughter weight increased with pasture height being fitted by a quadratic model (P<0.05). The fat deposition and the medium dressing of cold carcass averaged 3.8mm and 53.3%, respectively (P<0.05). The actual sward heights were very similar to those previously intended. There was a linear increase in herbage mass with the increase of sward height. The pasture accumulation rate was not influenced by treatments. The stocking rate showed a decreased linear response with increasing sward height. Post grazing herbage mass increased with increasing sward height. Treatments had effect on initial soybean stand, but not in soybean yield. It was concluded that “superprecoce” steers can reache slaughter weight and adequately finishing degree when finished in winter cultivated pasture supplemented in final third of the grazing cycle. Better individual animal performance is obtained when pasture height ranges from 25 to 30 cm and animal production per hectare when the pasture was managed at 10 cm height. Results suggest grazing animals do not damage succeeding soybean crop, allowing farmers profitability enhancement during soybean intercropping.