Journal article
Electrical stimulation and hydration to optimise meat quality ( Conference Paper )
International Journal of Sheep and Wool Science, Vol.54(2), pp.42-47
2006
Abstract
This article discusses research that was conducted to optimise new electrical-stimulation technologies and to elucidate the effects of pre-slaughter dehydration of lambs. A change in lamb processing to a focus on eating quality has increased the uptake of new electrical technologies. Our research was aimed at understanding how carcase response to electrical stimulation is affected by genotype, pulse-width, current, and frequency and time of stimulation. Although seven post-dressing electrical stimulation systems have been installed in abattoirs across Australia and two prototype pre-dressing systems and an immobiliser have been installed at a major export abattoir, more installations are needed. An indicator of animal dehydration status was developed and used at two commercial abattoirs. This study showed that a large percentage of lambs are dehydrated at the time of slaughter, which represents a potential cost to industry $5 million annually. Although several compounds for prevention of pre-slaughter dehydration in lambs were tested, none were effective.
Details
- Title
- Electrical stimulation and hydration to optimise meat quality ( Conference Paper )
- Authors/Creators
- D.L. Hopkins (Author/Creator)R.H. Jacob (Author/Creator)E.S. Toohey (Author/Creator)K.L. Pearce (Author/Creator)D.W. Pethick (Author/Creator)I. Richards (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Sheep and Wool Science, Vol.54(2), pp.42-47
- Publisher
- University of New England
- Identifiers
- 991005545098707891
- Copyright
- © 2006 The Australian Sheep Industry CRC.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Australian Sheep Industry CRC; School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher URL
- http://sheepjournal.net/index.php/ijsws/issue/archive
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