Effect of concentrate feeding on instrumental meat quality and sensory characteristics of fallow deer venison

C. L. Hutchison, R. C. Mulley, E. Wiklund, J. S. Flesch

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    Abstract

    Venison from twenty four hybrid fallow deer does, 36. months old with an initial body condition score (BCS) of 2, was tested to determine the influence of feed type on meat quality. Feeding with concentrates increased BCS (P< 0.01) but did not affect ultimate pH (P> 0.05). BCS 4 animals had higher intra muscular fat (IMF) (P< 0.01), and more tender meat (P<0.05). Venison from does fed over 24. weeks exhibited less redness (P< 0.01) than those fed for 19. weeks regardless of feed type. Panellists evaluated samples for colour, flavour, tenderness, juiciness and overall liking. They detected significantly (P< 0.05) stronger flavour in meat from animals fed concentrates. Male panellists detected flavour differences within meat from animals fed concentrates (P< 0.05), with longer feeding periods resulting in stronger flavour. There was no difference in overall liking, therefore finishing fallow deer on grain-based concentrate feeds prior to slaughter provided little commercial advantage.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)801-806
    Number of pages6
    JournalMeat Science
    Volume90
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Keywords

    • fallow deer
    • feeding systems
    • meat quality
    • sensory evaluation
    • venison

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