Abstract
Computed tomography (CT) parameters, including spiral computed tomography scanning (SCTS) parameters, intramuscular fat (IMF) and mechanically measured shear force were derived from two previously published studies. Purebred Texel (n = 377) of both sexes, females (n = 206) and intact males (n = 171) were used to investigate the prediction of IMF and shear force in the loin. Two and three dimensional CT density information was available. Accuracies in the prediction of shear force and IMF ranged from R2 0.02 to R2 0.13 and R2 0.51 to R2 0.71 respectively, using combinations of SCTS and CT scan information. The prediction of mechanical shear force could not be achieved at an acceptable level of accuracy employing SCTS information. However, the prediction of IMF in the loin employing information from SCTS and additional information from standard CT scans was successful, providing evidence that the prediction of IMF and related meat eating quality (MEQ) traits for Texel lambs in vivo can be achieved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 78 - 85 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Meat Science |
Volume | 140 |
Early online date | 6 Mar 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | First published - 6 Mar 2018 |
Bibliographical note
1025116Keywords
- Intramuscular fat
- Lamb
- Meat quality
- Spiral X-ray computed tomography