201. The impact of growth promoters on muscle growth and the potential consequences for meat quality.
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Parr T, Mareko MHD, Ryan KJP, Hemmings KM, Brown DM, and Brameld JM
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- Animal Feed analysis, Animals, Diet veterinary, Muscle, Skeletal chemistry, Proteolysis drug effects, Swine, Adrenergic beta-Agonists administration & dosage, Food Quality, Growth Hormone administration & dosage, Meat analysis, Muscle, Skeletal drug effects, Muscle, Skeletal growth & development
- Abstract
To meet the demands of increased global meat consumption, animal production systems will have to become more efficient, or at least maintain the current efficiency utilizing feed ingredients that are not also used for human consumption. Use of growth promoters is a potential option for increasing production animal feed efficiency and increased muscle growth. The objective of this manuscript is to describe the mechanisms by which the growth promoters, beta-adrenergic agonists and growth hormone, mediate their effects, with specific consideration of the aspects which have implications for meat quality., (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2016
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