A GR/Impedance probe proves unsuitable for measuring GR depth in Australian lamb carcases

S.M. Fowler; J.M. Hoban; R. van de Ven; M. Boyce; A. Williams; D.W. Pethick; D.L. Hopkins

doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2017.02.023

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A GR/Impedance probe proves unsuitable for measuring GR depth in Australian lamb carcases

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A GR/Impedance probe proves unsuitable for measuring GR depth in Australian lamb carcases

S.M. Fowler, J.M. Hoban, R. van de Ven, M. Boyce, A. Williams, D.W. Pethick and D.L. Hopkins

Meat Science, Vol.129, pp.71-73

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2017.02.023

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Abstract

Multiple studies were conducted at 3 abattoirs to determine the potential of a dual function GR/Impedance probe to measure GR soft- tissue depth (depth at the 12th rib, 110 mm from the mid line of the carcase) of typical lamb carcases processed in Australia. Lamb carcases (1016) were measured approximately 25 min post slaughter with the probe and a GR knife as the most commonly used measurement. Modelling indicated that variation in the measurement using the probe compared to the measurement using the knife occurred with increasing carcase weight and fatness as well as between different abattoirs. Consequently, the probe in its current design cannot provide the repeatable measurement required by industry

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Title: A GR/Impedance probe proves unsuitable for measuring GR depth in Australian lamb carcases
Authors/Creators: S.M. Fowler (Author/Creator) - Poultry CRC
J.M. Hoban (Author/Creator) - Poultry CRC
R. van de Ven (Author/Creator) - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
M. Boyce (Author/Creator) - Poultry CRC
A. Williams (Author/Creator) - Poultry CRC
D.W. Pethick (Author/Creator) - Poultry CRC
D.L. Hopkins (Author/Creator) - Poultry CRC
Publication Details: Meat Science, Vol.129, pp.71-73
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Identifiers: 991005541364207891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Citation topics: 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology; 3.51 Dairy & Animal Sciences; 3.51.206 Meat Quality
Web Of Science research areas: Food Science & Technology
ESI research areas: Agricultural Sciences