Evaluating Physical and Qualitative Properties of Lamb Meat Fed Different Levels of Neutral Detergent Fiber
This study investigates the impact of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content in pelleted complete diets on the weight gain, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of lambs. A total of 72 lambs (12±1 weeks old) were randomly assigned to three dietary groups: Diet 1 (20.98% NDF), Diet 2 (28.23% NDF), and Diet 3 (32.82% NDF), with 8 replicates as the experimental unit. Weight gain parameters were recorded over 84 days. At the end of the trial, carcass characteristics, body components, wholesale cuts, fat depot metrics, and physical separation were evaluated. In addition, the physical, chemical, and fatty acid profiles of the meat and the qualitative meat characteristics were assessed. All data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and regression analysis. Lambs fed Diet 2 exhibited superior overall weight gain and improved carcass characteristics, including higher slaughter weight, empty weight, hot carcass weight …
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This study investigates the impact of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) content in pelleted complete diets on the weight gain, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of lambs.