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Comparison of organic and conventional chicken meat from the consumer’s perspective: production properties and sensory attributes

Authors: Fouad Ali Abdullah Abdullah and Radka Hulánková
Keywords: broiler meat, ecological system, panellists, prices, yield

The aim of this study was evaluation of the properties of chicken meat from organic and conventional rearing systems which are observable by the consumer. The production properties (weight and yield) of different cuts/portions and sensory attributes of fresh eviscerated carcasses were investigated. The breasts of conventional chicken showed a significantly higher weight and yield … [Read more…]

Genotype influences on animal welfare and the meat properties of organic chickens

Authors: Fouad Ali Abdullah Abdullah
Keywords: broiler, ecological system, hybrid, meat quality

The aim of this study is to review the influence of genotype on animal welfare and the properties of chicken meat in organic systems. Organic systems prefer slow-growing hybrid birds, though they do permit the use of other strains if reared to the age of 81 days. Fast-growing strains, which are usually used in conventional … [Read more…]