Author:
de Lima Cruz Gabriel Ferreira,Santos Edson Mauro,de Araújo Gherman Garcia Leal,de Azevedo Paulo Sérgio,de Albuquerque Ítalo Reneu Rosas,Panosso Natália Matos,Perazzo Alexandre Fernandes,de Moura Zanine Anderson,de Jesus Ferreira Daniele,de Oliveira Lima Anny Graycy Vasconcelos,de Oliveira Juliana Silva
Abstract
AbstractThe effect of different proportions of cactus pear (Opuntia ficus-indica Mill) silage (CPS) and intermittent water supply (IWS) to crossbreed goats' diets on carcass traits and meat quality were evaluated. The IWS caused a reduction (p = 0.03) in the percentage of leg fat in the animals. The rib eye area, carcass weight, and physical–chemical characteristics were not affected (p > 0.05) by the CPS or IWS. The IWS reduced (p = 0.04) the elongase enzyme activity. The CPS inclusion in the diet reduced C22:0 (p = 0.01), some branched-chain fatty acid (BCFA), C20:1 (p = 0.03), c13-C18:1 (p = 0.01) fatty acids. Therefore, in situations of water scarcity, an intermittent water supply of up to 48 h and diets with up to 42% cactus pear silage, can be adopted in goat feedlot, without affecting carcass traits and meat quality.
Funder
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Brasil
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e ao Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico do Maranhão
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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