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The distribution of biogenic amines and polyamines in pheasant meat

Authors: Eva Standarová, Lenka Vorlová and Leo Gallas
Keywords: biogenic amines, enterobacteriaceae, escherichia coli, pheasant, storage

Biogenic amines are a natural component of living organisms, though in foodstuffs they are primarily indicators of the degradation of proteins. Their formation in meat is frequently seen in connection with the action of contaminating microorganisms during food storage. This study focuses on the influence of various conditions, intravital factors (slaughtered or hunted pheasants) and … [Read more…]

The influence of immunocastration on carcass lean meat percentage

Authors: Jaroslav Kratochvíl, Ladislav Steinhauser, Leo Gallas and Marek Žižlavský
Keywords: boar taint, carcass quality, immunological castration, improvac, primal cut yields

In most parts of the world, male pigs that are destined for the market are physically castrated soon after birth in order to reduce the risk of boar taint. However, entire male pigs are more feed efficient and deposit less fat than barrows, particularly at heavy slaughter weights. A welfare– friendly alternative to physical castration … [Read more…]