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Effect of slaughter season on fatty acid composition, conjugated linoleic acid isomers and nutritional value of intramuscular fat in Barrosã-PDO veal.
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PMID:  22063410     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This paper describes the influence of slaughter season on lipid content, fatty acid composition, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomeric profile and nutritional value of fat in Barrosã veal from calves reared according to the specifications of the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Barrosã purebred calves (n=27) were raised in a traditional production system and slaughtered in early autumn (October) and late spring (June). Barrosã-PDO veal only presented seasonal differences in the levels of some minor fatty acids and CLA isomers, as well as in the PUFA/SFA ratio. Based on the analysed grass intake indicators, it was shown that veal-PDO has similar values to pasture-fed cattle for both slaughter seasons. From a human nutrition perspective, intramuscular fat in Barrosã-PDO veal has a high nutritional value throughout the year, since CLA contents and the percentages of the c9,t11 isomer are relatively high, and the n-6/n-3 ratios are within the recommended values for the human diet.
Authors:
Cristina M M Alfaia; Matilde L F Castro; Susana I V Martins; Ana P V Portugal; Susana P A Alves; Carlos M G A Fontes; Rui J B Bessa; José A M Prates
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2006-08-17
Journal Detail:
Title:  Meat science     Volume:  75     ISSN:  0309-1740     ISO Abbreviation:  Meat Sci.     Publication Date:  2007 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-08     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101160862     Medline TA:  Meat Sci     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  44-52     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária - CIISA, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, Pólo Universitário do Alto da Ajuda, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal.
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