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Short Communication

Effect of dietary inclusion of different lipid supplements on quality and oxidative susceptibility of beef meat

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Pages 105-110 | Received 13 Sep 2016, Accepted 02 May 2018, Published online: 24 Jul 2018
 

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of dietary extruded flaxseed (EF) and/or rumen-protected (rp) lipids on beef meat quality and oxidation. In all, 63 crossbred heifers (Charolais × Limousin) were evenly distributed into seven experimental groups, balanced in terms of age and body weight (BW). The feeding groups differed in both, the dietary lipid source (EF and/or rp-conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), supplemented with vitamin E (VE)) and the supplementation length (90 or 180 days before slaughter); the same total amount of lipids was administered to the animals. With the respect of the control group, the α-linolenic acid content significantly increased and the n-6/n-3 ratio decreased in cattle groups fed with EF. The results also show that providing CLA and/or EF did not lead to an increase in CLA isomers (CLAs) in the lipid fraction of the meat. Our finding shows that administering EF for a shorter period with respect to longer, moderately enhance the nutritional value of the meat with regard to fat composition. No significant effects of dietary supplementation on TBA-reactive substances (TBARs) levels of fresh meat were observed; however, the protection provided by vitamin supplementation might become evident during meat storage under commercial retail conditions.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest.