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Filtering by: Advisor Kennick, Walter H. Decade 1970-1979

The effect of certain production factors and rates of gain on carcass characteristics of beef steers

Creator:

Thompson, Kenneth Earl

Abstract:

The purpose of the present study was to determine the association of initial weight, average daily gain, days on feed, percent total digestible nutrients (TDN) and percent digestible protein in the ration with USDA carcass grade, marbling score, conformation score, back fat thickness and area of longissimus dorsi of beef...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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, _ - Dr. Walter H. Kennick Abstract approved: The purpose of the present study was to determine the
The effects of ultra-hydrostatic pressurization of pre-rigor muscle on characteristics of economic importance

Creator:

Ali, Elgasim Elgasim

Abstract:

This study was designed to confirm or refute the tenderizing effect of ultra-hydrostatic pressure on warm excised pre-rigor muscle, plus to take a thorough look at its effect on some meat characteristics of economic importance. Samples for the experiment were obtained from animals (cattle and sheep) slaughtered at Oregon State...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dir. Walter H. Kennick This study was designed to confirm or