Using infrared thermography on farm of origin to predict meat quality and physiological response in cattle (Bos Taurus) exposed to transport and marketing

H. Cuthbertson; G. Tarr; K. Loudon; S. Lomax; P. White; P. McGreevy; R. Polkinghorne; L.A. González

doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108173

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Using infrared thermography on farm of origin to predict meat quality and physiological response in cattle (Bos Taurus) exposed to transport and marketing

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Using infrared thermography on farm of origin to predict meat quality and physiological response in cattle (Bos Taurus) exposed to transport and marketing

H. Cuthbertson, G. Tarr, K. Loudon, S. Lomax, P. White, P. McGreevy, R. Polkinghorne and L.A. González

Meat Science, Vol.169, Article 108173

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2020.108173

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Abstract

Temperature is used as an indicator of animals' response to external stimuli and thus it could potentially be used as an indicator or poor animal welfare and meat quality. Remote monitoring of temperature can be achieved using infrared thermography (IRT) at the farm of origin before animals are sent to slaughter. Relationships between temperatures of cattle measured using IRT on-farm and potential indicators of stress and meat quality were investigated in 481 cattle in 2 experiments, one with sea transport and another with land transport. On-farm measurements included IRT and behavioural assessment of temperament along with measurement of physiological indicators of stress and carcass traits post-mortem. Significant correlations were found between IRT and meat pH, meat colour, creatine kinase, glucose, non-esterified fatty acids, magnesium, and temperament (P < .05). That said, these correlations did not persist across both experiments. Current findings suggest that on-farm IRT could have the potential to assist with the detection of compromised animal welfare and predict meat quality.

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Title: Using infrared thermography on farm of origin to predict meat quality and physiological response in cattle (Bos Taurus) exposed to transport and marketing
Authors/Creators: H. Cuthbertson (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
G. Tarr (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
K. Loudon (Author/Creator)
S. Lomax (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
P. White (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
P. McGreevy (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
R. Polkinghorne (Author/Creator) - Birkenwood Pty Ltd, 431 Timor Rd, Murrurundi, NSW 2338, Australia.
L.A. González (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
Publication Details: Meat Science, Vol.169, Article 108173
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Identifiers: 991005545366807891
Copyright: © 2020 Elsevier Ltd.
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; 3.51.799 Farm Animal Welfare
Web Of Science research areas: Food Science & Technology
ESI research areas: Agricultural Sciences