Effects of varying levels of coated cysteamine hydrochloride in diet on growth performance and carcass quality of steers
Effects of varying levels of coated cysteamine hydrochloride in diet on growth performance and carcass quality of steers
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different levels of coated cysteamine HCl (CSH) supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality in Charolais crossbred cattle.Methods: Twenty-four Charolais crossbred steers, aged 24–30 months with an initial body weight of 418±31 kg, were assigned to three dietary treatments: 0% (control), 0.5%, or 1.0% CSH in concentrate. The steers were fed the experimental diets for 200 days.Results: Increased CSH levels in concentrate diets led to significant increases (p<0.05) in body weight, hot carcass weight, cold carcass weight, and dressing percentage. CSH supplementation decreased shear force values and cooking loss (p<0.05). Meat lightness was significantly greater in the 1.0% CSH-supplemented group (p<0.05). With increasing CSH levels, the proportion of high-value cuts, such as rib set and T-bone, increased (p<0.05), while the proportion of lower-value cuts, including macreuse, shank, and tendons, decreased (p<0.05). Non-carcass weights, including the feet, head, digestive tract, and scraps, were significantly higher in the 1.0% CSH-supplemented diet (p<0.05). The meat’s chemical composition did not differ significantly among the treatment groups (p>0.05). Muscle fiber diameter was significantly larger in the 1.0% CSH-supplemented group (p<0.05). Monounsaturated fatty acids increased (p<0.05) with higher CSH levels, whereas polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids exhibited a significant decrease (p<0.05).Conclusion: Dietary supplementation with CSH enhances growth rate, carcass traits, and meat quality in steers. An inclusion level of 1.0% CSH in concentrate is the optimum feeding dosage, demonstrating its potential as an effective feed additive for enhancing beef production efficiency.
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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different levels of coated cysteamine HCl (CSH) supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality in Charolais crossbred cattle. Methods: Twenty-four Charolais crossbred steers, aged 24–30 months with an initial body weight of 418±31 kg, were assigned to three dietary treatments: 0% (control), 0.5%, or 1.0% CSH in concentrate. The steers were fed the experimental diets for 200 days. Results: Increased CSH levels in concentrate diets led to significant increases (p<0.05) in body weight, hot carcass weight, cold carcass weight, and dressing percentage. CSH supplementation decreased shear force values and cooking loss (p<0.05). Meat lightness was significantly greater in the 1.0% CSH-supplemented group (p<0.05). With increasing CSH levels, the proportion of high-value cuts, such as rib set and T-bone, increased (p<0.05), while the proportion of lower-value cuts, including macreuse, shank, and tendons, decreased (p<0.05). Non-carcass weights, including the feet, head, digestive tract, and scraps, were significantly higher in the 1.0% CSH-supplemented diet (p<0.05). The meat’s chemical composition did not differ significantly among the treatment groups (p>0.05). Muscle fiber diameter was significantly larger in the 1.0% CSH-supplemented group (p<0.05). Monounsaturated fatty acids increased (p<0.05) with higher CSH levels, whereas polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids exhibited a significant decrease (p<0.05). Conclusion: Dietary supplementation with CSH enhances growth rate, carcass traits, and meat quality in steers. An inclusion level of 1.0% CSH in concentrate is the optimum feeding dosage, demonstrating its potential as an effective feed additive for enhancing beef production efficiency.