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Preliminary observations on carcass traits and meat yield of five types of Brahman-influenced grass-fed bulls
Author(s) -
Tomas Riera Sigala,
Nelson Huerta Léidenz,
Nancy Jerez-Timaure,
Argenis RodasGonzález,
Jorge Anibal Ordóñez Vela,
Alexis Moya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
archivos latinoamericanos de producción animal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2075-8359
pISSN - 1022-1301
DOI - 10.53588/alpa.291208
Subject(s) - brahman , zoology , breed , biology , crossbreed
Benefitingfrominterventionsof thesavannaecosystem, breedersinLosLlanosof ApureState(Venezuela) are exploring the opportunity to improve cattle genetics by implementing crossbreeding programs.Fifty bulls (23 months of age) of five types of Brahman influence [Brahman (n =10), F1 Angus x Brahman (F1­Angus; n = 10), F1 Chianina x Brahman (F1­Chianina; n = 10), F1 Romosinuano x Brahman (F1­Romosinuano; n =10), and F1 Simmental x Brahman (F1­Simmental; n = 10)] were selected to be compared in carcass performance(linear measurements, quality and quantity indicators, Venezuelan and U.S. grades, and cutability) at a desirableconformation endpoint with a suitable market weight of 480 kg. An ANOVA­covariance was performed using thegeneralized linear model and frequency distribution of Venezuelan and U.S. grades by breed type were comparedusing theχ2test (P < 0.05). Shorter Brahman carcasses exhibited the most abundant finish, significantly differentfromthe longer F1­Simmental and F1­Romosinuano counterparts. All carcasses fell into the Ayoungest maturityand were eligible for the USDA"Bullock" class designation; 62%reached the top Venezuelan quality grade, 96%graded U.S. Standard and 64%reached the U.S. yield grade 1, indicating superior cutability. Significant differences(P<0.05)in yieldof individual cuts (ribeye +striploin, andcuts fromthe round) were detectedbetween F1­Romosinuano and Brahman, F1­Angus, and F1­Chianina counterparts. F1­Chianina bulls had slight but significant(P<0.05) advantages inyieldof high­valuedboneless cuts as comparedtothose of F1­RomosinuanoandF1­Simmental counterparts. Conversely, F1­RomosinuanooutperformedF1­Chianina in1.73 %of medium­valuedboneless cuts (P<0.05).Under the sample selectioncriteria andharvest endpoint, slight changes incarcassperformance can be expected fromcrossbreeding.

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