• 농업과학연구
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.232-239
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• 2016

Recently, research has been focusing on high quality and safer animal production by utilizing natural functional materials. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of administration of natural Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) on gamma linolenic acid (GLA) levels in milk from Holstein dairy cows. Quality and quantity of milk as well as blood and fatty acids from Holstein cow fed diets supplemented with 2.7-4% calcium-salted EPO coated with palm stearin oil were analyzed. There was no significant difference in yield and composition of milk between control and EPO treatment. However, EPO treatment lowered blood aspartate aminotransferase (AST), somatic cell count (SCC), and cholesterol levels (p < 0.05) compared to untreated control. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level was decreased (p < 0.05) in GLA 1 and GLA 2 group when compared with control group. Non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) concentration was lower (p < 0.05) in GLA 1 and GLA 2 groups than in control group. The level of GLA in milk was increased in EPO group when compared to control. Therefore, results from the present study demonstrate that supplementary EPO has beneficial effects on cow health, showing a decrease in somatic cell count and levels of blood cholesterol, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and AST. Furthermore, supplementation of EPO improves milk quality with increased amounts of GLA.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.708-714
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• 2013

This study was performed to investigate the influence of age on the physicochemical properties of strip loin (m. longissimus lumborum), chuck tender (m. supraspinatus), and eye of round (m. semitendinosus) of Hanwoo cows. Hanwoo cows (n=126; 24-194 mon; live weight, 270-500 kg) were slaughtered and three muscles were obtained according to 3 age groups (G1, < 5 years old; G2, 6-8 years old; G3, > 9 years old). The chuck tender had significantly higher protein contents in G3 than in G1 or G2 (p<0.05). For strip loin and chuck tender, G1 had significantly higher intramuscular fat contents than G3 (p<0.05). The chuck tender had significantly higher $b^*$ (yellowness) values for G2 than for G1 (p<0.05). The three muscles had significantly higher cooking loss (%) and lower WHC (%) in G3 than in G1 or G2 (p<0.05). WBS values of strip loin were significantly higher in G3 than in the other groups (p<0.05). The three muscles had higher C18:1n9 in G1 than that in the other groups. The total content of saturated fatty acids was significantly higher in G3 than in G1 for all 3 muscles (p<0.05). Regarding free amino acid contents, G1 had significantly higher contents of threonine, alanine, valine, methionine, phenylalanine, leucine, and lysine in the strip loin than G2 or G3 (p<0.05). In conclusion, young cow beef were higher in the WHC, intramuscular fat and free amino acids contents, whereas old cow beef had higher cooking loss and WBS (p<0.05).

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.45-50
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• 2008

본 연구는 시중에 유통중인 한우 사골의 과학적인 거래기준을 제시하고자 성숙도 2(수소), 성숙도 2(거세), 성숙도 3-9(암소)의 한우 반도체 각 4두에서 사골(상완골, 전완골, 대퇴골, 하퇴골)을 구입하여 총 4회 추출한 사골 용출액의 관능특성(백색도, 향, 맛, 전체기호도)을 분석하였다. 성숙도 2에 해당하는 한우 수소와 거세우 사골 용출액의 백색도 점수가 성숙도 3부터 9에 해당하는 한우 암소 사골용출액 보다 유의적으로 높게 나타났고(p<0.05), 향에서도 성숙도 2에 해당하는 한우 수소와 거세우 사골용출액이 성숙도 3부터 9까지(성숙도 5 제외)의 한우 암소 사골 용출액보다 유의적으로 높은 점수를 나타내었다(p<0.05). 성숙도 2에 해당하는 한우 수소와 거세우 사골용출액이 성숙도 3부터 9에 해당하는 한우 암소의 사골용출액 보다 맛과 전체기호도 점수가 유의적으로 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 추출횟수에 따른 백색도, 향, 맛 그리고 전체기호도 점수 변화는 전체 성숙도에서 2차 추출한 이후 유의적으로 감소하였다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과를 종합하면, 관능특성에서 성숙도 2(수소와 거세우) 사골용출액과 성숙도 3-9(암소) 사골용출액 간에는 차이가 있었으나, 전체 성숙도에서의 차이는 나타나지 않아 성숙도가사골거래기준으로 적합한지는 보완적인 연구가 추가적으로 수행되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제62권4호
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• pp.449-459
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• 2020

Here, we investigated the effects of different nutrient requirements (NR) on blood metabolites, transferable embryo number after multiple superovulations with artificial insemination (AI), body condition score (BCS), and estrus cycle in Hanwoo cow. Nineteen Hanwoo cows were randomly divided into three groups (80%, 100%, and 120% NR, containing 6, 8, and 5 individuals, respectively) and fed based on the NR. In experiment 1, glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), albumin (ALB), and total protein (TP) were analyzed. In experiment 2, total number of recovered embryos and transferable embryos was examined after embryo recovery and multiple superovulations with AI. In experiment 3, body weight, BCS, and estrus cycle were examined. In experiment 1, total cholesterol was significantly different among the 80%, 100%, and 120% NR groups (126.5 ± 3.3, 152.6 ± 2.4, and 177.4 ± 1.8 mg/dL, respectively, p < 0.05). The triglyceride and BUN levels in the 120% NR group were significantly higher than those in the 80% and 100% groups (p < 0.05). The NEFA levels were significantly different among the 80%, 100%, and 120% NR groups (440.5 ± 18.2, 318.5 ± 23.1, and 195.1 ± 8.5 ЧEq/L, respectively, p < 0.05). The AST and TP levels in the 80% NR group were significantly lower than those in the 100% and 120% NR groups (p < 0.05). In experiment 2, the 120% NR group showed a higher percentage of transferable embryos than the 80% and 100% groups (p < 0.01). The mean body weight and BCS among the 80%, 100%, and 120% NR groups were significantly different (p < 0.05). The estrus cycle in the 80% NR group was delayed compared with the 100% and 120% NR groups (20.8 ± 0.2 and 21.2 ± 0.5 days, respectively). In conclusion, the blood metabolic tests proved that Hanwoo cows with 120% NR can produce a large number of transferable embryos. Thus, 120% NR is the appropriate feeding level for this type of cows as it results in the production of a large number of transferable embryos by multiple superovulations with AI.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2020

A grading system is implemented to evaluate the meat quality of Hanwoo. In the grading system, grade 1++A is the highest grade. Livestock farms breed Hanwoo with good quality feed in order to obtain the highest grade. In this process, the content ratios of muscles in individual regions can be changed. To find out the muscle distribution ratios of Hanwoo steers, grade 1A, 1+A, and 1++A Hanwoo steers were compared with grade 1+A Hanwoo female. Grade 1A Hanwoo steers had higher ratios of shank (SK), brisket and flank (BF), neck chain (NC), and inside skirt (IS) meats and a lower ratio of striploin (SL) meat compared to grade 1+A Hanwoo feamle. Grade 1++A Hanwoo steers had higher ratios of neck (NK) and loin (LN) meats and lower ratios of inside skirt (IS), tenderloin (TL), top round (TR), eye round (ER), bottom round (BR), bottom sirloin triangle (BST), and knuckle (K) meats compared to grade 1+A Hanwoo steers. In comparison between grade 1A and 1++A Hanwoo steers, the ratio of shank (SK) was significantly lower in higher quality meats. If the changes are continuously studied to improve the process so that the ratios of partial meats of the regions highly preferred by consumers can increase, it will contribute to increases in the incomes of livestock farms and enable Hanwoo to grow into a global brand.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.95-100
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• 2006

한우 종모우에 있어 정액 채취시 승가 조건(의빈우 혹은 의빈대)이 정액성상에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위하여 의빈우 승가 종모우 21두, 의빈대승가 종모우 9두 등 보증 종모우 30두를 공시하여 연구하였다. 정액은 $3{\sim}6$일 간격으로 채취하였으며 채취 당일 1시간 간격으로 총 2회 정액 채취하여 6개월간 정액성상을 조사하였다. 의빈대 승가 종모우가 의빈우 승가 종모우보다 1차 및 2차 정자농도에 있어 유의적으로 높아(p<0.05) 1차 및 2차 총 정자수에서도 많았으며 특히 l차 총 정자수는 유의적으로 많게 나타났다(p<0.05). 종모우 승 가 조건(의빈대, 의빈우)에 상관없이 5일 간격으로 정액 채취시가 정액량이 많아(p<0.05) 총 정자수가 많았으며 의빈대를 이용하여 5일 간격으로 정액 채취시가 총 정자수가 다른 모든 처리군보다 많았다. 의빈대 승가 종모우는 $4{\sim}5$세에서 총 정자 수가 높게 나타났으며 의빈우 승가 종모우는 $6{\sim}7$세에서 총 정자수가 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 이러한 결과로 미루어 볼 때 한우 종모우에서 의빈대를 이용하여 정액을 채취하는 것이 의빈우를 이용 할 때 보다 정액 생산성이 좋을 것으로 사료된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.155-160
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to estimate genetic parameters of ultrasound measurements for longissimus dorsi muscle area (LMA), backfat thickness (BFT), and marbling score (MS) in Hanwoo cows (N = 3,062) at the ages between 18 and 42 months. Data were collected from 100 Hanwoo breeding farms in Gyeongbuk province, Korea, in 2007 and 2008. The cows were classified into four different age groups, i.e. 18 to 22 months (the first pregnancy period), 23 to 27 (the first parturition), 28 to 32 (the second pregnancy), and 33 to 42 (the second parturition), respectively. For each age group, a multi-trait animal model was used to estimate variance components and heritabilities of the three traits. The averages of LMA, BFT, and MS measurements across the cows of all age groups were 50.1 $cm^2$, 4.62 mm, and 3.04, respectively and heritability estimates were 0.09, 0.10, and 0.08 for the respective traits. However, when the data were analyzed in different age groups, heritability estimates of LMA and BFT were 0.24 and 0.47, respectively, for the cows of 18 to 22 months of age, and 0.21 for MS in the 28 to 32 months old cows. When the cows of all age groups were used, the estimates of genetic (phenotypic) correlations were 0.43 (0.35), -0.06 (0.34) and 0.21 (0.32) between LMA and BFT, LMA and MS, and BFT and MS, respectively. However, in the cow age group between 28 and 32 (18 and 22) months, the estimates of genetic (phenotypic) correlations were 0.05 (0.29), -0.15 (0.24) and 0.38 (0.24), for the respective pairs of traits. These results suggest that genetic, environmental, and phenotypic variations differ depending on cow age, such that care must be taken when ultrasound measurements are applied to selection of cows for meat quality.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.273-279
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• 2016

한우는 한국 고유재래종으로 가장 많이 사육되고 있으나 번식성적에 대한 자료는 제한적이다. 본 연구는 총 163,613두의 번식성적에 대하여 통계 분석하였다. 산차 및 계절별로 분만 간격과 임신기간의 차이는 없었으나 매년 분만간격이 증가하고 있었다. 또한 생시 체중이 23 kg 이었을 때 생애 번식성적이 가장 우수 하였다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2000

The ultrasound-guided oocytes cllection (ovum pick-up ; OPU) has become a substitution for superovlation in cattle. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of OPU frequency on the in vitro production of embryos in Hanwoo cattle. Six cycling Hanwoo cows were distributed into two groups for either once or twice weekly OPU sessions. Oocytes were collected by ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration(SA600) using a 6.5HMz transducer and attached with 18 gauge needle, with vacuum pressure of 40 mmHg. The cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) collected from each donor were matured in TCM 199 supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum at 5% CO2 in air at 38.5$^{\circ}C$ for 22h and in vitro matured oocytes were co-incubated with sperm(separated by Percoll gradient) for 6h. The zygotes were co-cultured on cumulus cell monolayer in 10ul droplets in the same culture medium and conditions used for IVM for 7 days. On Day 7 of culture, development to blastocysts was examined. Although the number of oocytes collected was variable depending on individuals, overall embryo production in the twice per week OPU sessions was better that in the once per week sessions(6~21 vs 2~7 blastocysts produced, respectively). Two cows(E, A) were good oocyte donors and embryo production was superior in cow C ; however, cow F was a poor donor as compared to the others. In conclusion, these results suggest that for embryo production, twice weekly OPU sessions were better than once per week for producing embryos in vitro from Hanwoo cattle.

• 한국초지조사료학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.387-392
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• 2016

본 시험은 한우연구소 시험우사와 표고가 700 m 지역에 위치한 개량목초지 (오차드그라스, 티머시, 톨페스큐 우점)에서 2014년 5월~10월동안 수행되었는데, 방목 처리구별 방목지를 선정하고 3구역으로 나눈 후, 방목지 초지식생을 고려하여 윤환방목을 4회 (1회당 38.5일) 실시하였다. 국립축산과학원 한우연구소에서 암소 육성우 및 성우 27두(시험구별 9두)를 공시하여 2014년 5~10월동안 수행하였다. 방목대상지는 오차드그라스, 티머시, 톨페스큐가 우점한 해발표고 700 m의 개량목초지를 이용하였다. 시험구 배치는 대조구, 처리1구, 처리2구로 구분하였으며, 대조구가 우사관리구 (건초급여와 농후사료급여), 처리1구는 방목사육과 농후사료 급여구, 처리2구는 방목사육과 농후사료 급여와 미량광물질제 급여구로 처리하였다. 본 연구에 사용된 미량광물질제는 마그네슘, 셀레늄, 반추위보호콜린이 포함된 시제품제제 (30g/두/일)를 급여하였다. 사료급여기준은 2012 한국 사양표준 (한우)에 따라 성장단계별 표준 목표체중 도달 또는 체중별 영양소요구량 충족을 위해 영양조절 급여를 수행하였다. 처리구별 방목지를 선정하고 각 세부적으로 3구역으로 나눠 5~10월 중 윤환방목을 실시했다. 측정항목은 생초수량, 체중, 사료섭취량, 혈중 대사물질, 경제성 분석, 수태율을 실시하였다. 윤환방목지의 생초수량 및 건물수량은 처리1구와 처리2구의 생초 총 생산량은 30,473.9 kg/ha, 30744.3 kg/ha였으며 방목지간의 차이를 보이지 않았다(P>0.05). 한우 14개월령 목표체중 240 kg에 모든 처리구가 도달했으며 생후 15개월령 체중은 대조구, 처리1구, 처리2구가 각각 259.9, 257.7 및 262.1 kg였다. 일당증체량은 대조구, 처리1구, 처리2구가 각각 평균 0.52, 0.51, 0.54 kg으로 시험구간에 차이가 없었다. 혈중 대사물질 중 글루코스의 함량이 처리1구(방목사육)에서 높았다. 수태율은 대조구, 처리1구, 처리2구가 88.9%, 100%, 100%였다. 시험구 간에 경제성 분석을 실시한 결과 두당 비용절감이 대조구에 비해 시험1구와 시험2구가 각각 143,790, 125,970원으로 나타났다.