Liha töötlemine
2006). These genes correlate
highly heritable. They found moderate heri- with increased rancid, sour, and salty flavors,
tability estimates for marbling score, back and decreased umami flavor (Toldrá
fat thickness, and feedlot average daily gain. and Flores 2000). In addition, content of
MacNeil et al. (2001) reported that Limousin- several volatile compounds, such as hexane
sired calves grew more rapidly than Hereford- and 2,2,4,6,6-pentamethylheptane, differs
sired calves. By the finishing phase, between Friesian and Pirenaica cattle (Gorraiz
Limousin- and Hereford-sired calves had et al. 2002). Breed also affects beef color.
greater average daily gains than Piedmontese- Frickh and Solkner (1997) reported that beef
sired calves. A clear stratification of USDA from Holstein cattle had higher a* values
yield grade, based on differences in carcass (redness) than did Simmental and Simmental