Muscle Development of Livestock Animals : Physiology, Genetics and Meat Quality
By: Pas te., Marinus F. W
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Contributor(s): Haagsman, Henk P | Everts, Maria E.
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BookPublisher: UK: CABI, 2004Edition: First ed.Description: 432 p.ISBN: 0851998119 (hardcover); 9780851998114 (hardcover).Subject(s): Muscles--Physiology | Veterinary physiology | Livestock--Genetics | Meat--Quality | Livestock--Growth | Meat ScienceDDC classification: 636.089274 Marinus 18040 1st 2004 L.Production Summary: Well-developed and functional muscle tissues are a prerequisite for healthy meat-producing animals. Good muscle development leads to improved meat quality. Hence modern breeds of livestock animal have been selectively bred for better conformation, increased muscle size and increased muscle-to-bone ratio. This book describes all aspects of muscle development research, and contains contributions from leading research groups around the world.
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Well-developed and functional muscle tissues are a prerequisite for healthy meat-producing animals. Good muscle development leads to improved meat quality. Hence modern breeds of livestock animal have been selectively bred for better conformation, increased muscle size and increased muscle-to-bone ratio. This book describes all aspects of muscle development research, and contains contributions from leading research groups around the world.
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