• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.686-695
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• 2018

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dietary choline supplementation on hepatic lipid metabolism and gene expression in finishing pigs with intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR). Methods: Using a $2{\times}2$ factorial design, eight normal birth weight (NBW) and eight IUGR weaned pigs were fed either a basal diet (NBW pigs fed a basal diet, NC; IUGR pigs fed a basal diet, IC) or a diet supplemented with two times more choline than the basal diet (NBW pigs fed a high-choline diet, NH; IUGR pigs fed a high-choline diet, IH) until 200 d of age. Results: The results showed that the IUGR pigs had reduced body weight compared with the NBW pigs (p<0.05 from birth to d 120; p = 0.07 from d 120 to 200). Increased (p<0.05) free fatty acid (FFA) and triglyceride levels were observed in the IUGR pigs compared with the NBW pigs. Choline supplementation decreased (p<0.05) the levels of FFAs and triglycerides in the serum of the pigs. The activities of malate dehydrogenase and glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase were both increased (p<0.05) in the livers of the IUGR pigs. Choline supplementation decreased (p<0.05) malate dehydrogenase activity in the liver of the pigs. Gene expression of fatty acid synthase (FAS) was higher (p<0.05) in the IC group than in the other groups, and choline supplementation decreased (p<0.05) FAS and acetyl-CoA carboxylase ${\alpha}$ expression in the livers of the IUGR pigs. The expression of carnitine palmitoyl transferase 1A (CPT1A) was lower (p<0.05) in the IC group than in the other groups, and choline supplementation increased (p<0.05) the expression of CPT1A in the liver of the IUGR pigs and decreased (p<0.01) the expression of hormone-sensitive lipase in both types of pigs. The gene expression of phosphatidylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (PEMT) was higher (p<0.05) in the IC group than in the other groups, and choline supplementation significantly reduced (p<0.05) PEMT expression in the liver of the IUGR pigs. Conclusion: In conclusion, the lipid metabolism was abnormal in IUGR pigs, but the IUGR pigs consuming twice the normal level of choline had improved circulating lipid parameters, which could be related to the decreased activity of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate-generating enzymes or the altered expressions of lipid metabolism-related genes.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제13권8호
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• pp.1154-1161
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• 2000

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of cupric citrate (Cu-citrate) relative to cupric sulfate $(CuSO_4)$ as a Cu source for weanling and grow-finish pigs. In addition, the use of liver and bile Cu concentrations as indices of the bioavailability of Cu sources was investigated. Experiment one consisted of a nursery phase (35 d; initial BW=6.4 kg, final BW=21.4 kg) followed by a grow-finish phase (103 d; initial BW=21.5 kg, final BW=111.7 kg). Experiment two only consisted of a nursery phase (35 d; initial BW=6.3 kg, final BW=18.6 kg). Dietary treatments were identical for both experiments and consisted of: control (10 ppm $CuSO_4$); control+66 or 225 ppm $CuSO_4$; control+33, 66, or 100 ppm Cu-citrate. An antibiotic was included in diets for Exp. 1 but not Exp. 2. In both experiments, growth performance variables were similar for pigs receiving Cu-citrate and $CuSO_4$; however, growth performance was not improved by high concentrations of $CuSO_4$. Liver and bile Cu were increased (p<0.05) by 225 ppm $CuSO_4$; however, lower dietary concentrations of Cu from either $CuSO_4$ or Cu-citrate did not affect the Cu concentration of liver or bile relative to that observed in the control pigs. Irrespective of Cu source, there was no linear (p>0.10) increase in plasma Cu with increasing Cu concentrations in the diet for both experiments. However, the plasma Cu concentrations were highest (p<0.10) in pigs receiving diets supplemented with 225 ppm $CuSO_4$. Sixteen randomly chosen pigs per treatment in Exp. 1 were continued through the grow-finish phase. Body weight gain and feed intake were improved (p<0.10) by 66 ppm $CuSO_4$, but other dietary Cu treatments did not alter pig performance compared to the control diet. Plasma Cu concentrations were increased (p<0.10) by 225 ppm $CuSO_4$ in the growing phase and by 225 ppm $CuSO_4$ and 100 ppm Cu-citrate in the finishing phase. These data reveal no consistent effect of $CuSO_4$ on performance; therefore, it is difficult to assess the efficacy of these two Cu sources. In addition, these studies demonstrate that liver and bile Cu are not good indicators of Cu bioavailability in pigs fed adequate to pharmacological concentrations of Cu.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.640-650
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• 2020

Objective: Although the slaughter of cull sows (CS) for human consumption and meat products processing appears quite common throughout the world, relatively limited scientific information regarding the meat quality parameters of this pork type is available. The present study aimed at providing the technological quality characteristics and eating quality of CS meat, and comparing with those of commercial pork. Methods: Longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle samples of CS and finisher pigs (FP) at 24 h postmortem were collected and used for investigation of the meat quality traits (pH, color, shear force, cooking loss, water holding capacity), fatty acids, flavor compounds and sensory characteristics. Results: The CS meat had significantly higher moisture content (p = 0.0312) and water holding capacity (p = 0.0213) together with lower cooking loss (p = 0.0366) compared to the FP meat. The CS meat also exhibited higher (p = 0.0409) contents of unsaturated fatty acids, especially polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA, p = 0.0213) and more desirable PUFA/total saturated fatty acids ratio (p = 0.0438) compared to the FP meat. A total of 56 flavor compounds were identified, amongst the amount of 16 compounds differed significantly between the two pork groups. Most of the PUFA-derived flavor compounds (e.g., hexanal, benzaldehyde, and hydrocarbons) showed higher amounts in the CS meat. While, 3-(methylthio)-propanal and 4-methylthiazole associated with pleasant aromas (meaty and roast odor notes) were only found in the FP meat. Furthermore, no differences were reported by panelists for flavor, juiciness, tenderness, and acceptability scores between the two pork groups studied. Conclusion: The sow meat exhibited better technological quality and its eating quality could be comparable to the commercial pork. This study provides meat processors and traders with valuably scientific information which may help to improve the utilization and consumption level of sow meat.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.122-126
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• 2001

MS균을 이용하여 고온숙성에 의해 남은 음식물을 양돈사료로 제조하여 양돈 배합사료의 대체효과 및 사료효율에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여 배합사료 100% 급여 (대조구), 남은 음식물 발효사료 대체율을 배합사료 대비 25%, 50% 및 100% 대체 급여구, 4처리로 설정하여 5반복으로 사양시험을 실시하였다. 남은 음식물 발효사료의 전 시험기간 동안 (10 주령부터 27주령까지) 일당 중체량은 배합사료 100% 급여한 대조구에 비해 남은 음식물 발효사료를 25% 및 50% 대체 했을 때 29.4% 및 13.9%로 높았고, 100% 대체구는 38.2% 감소하였다. 일일사료 섭취량, 사료요구율에 있어서 남은 음식물 발효사료를 50% 대체구에서는 대조구에 비해 다소 떨어지지만 유의적인 차이는 보이지 않아 배합사료를 남은 음식물 발효사료로 대체할 수 있는 수준인 것으로 나타났다. 그러나 100% 대체구에서는 대조구에 비해 유의적으로 차이가 있어 돼지 성장에 문제가 있는 것으로 평가되었다. 1 kg당 증체에 요구되는 사료비는 배합사료만 급여한 대조구에서 690.4원인데 비하여 25% 및 50% 남은 음식물 발효사료 대체구에서는 총 증체량이 대조구보다 높게 유지되면서 28.6% 및 49.4%가 절감되는 높은 경제성을 확인할 수 있었다. 100% 남은 음식물 발효사료 급여구에서는 kg 증체에 요구되는 사료비는 약 32.6% 감소되었으나, 전 육성기간동안의 총 증체량이 26.5 kg으로 시험 종료시 출하체중에 훨씬 못 미쳐 실제사양에 적용 가능성은 매우 어려운 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.227-236
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• 2008

본 연구는 라이코펜 급여에 따른 재래돼지고기 등심육의 저장 중 품질특성의 차이를 확인하기 위하여 실험을 수행하였다. 제주 재래돼지 농장에서 처리구별로 200 (T1), 400 (T2) 및 800 ppm (T3)의 라이코펜 급여구를 배치하여 실험을 실시하였다. pH의 경우 라이코펜 첨가의 차이를 확인할 수 없었고, 저장기간 중 총균수의 경우(Table 3) 저장 0일차의 대조구(무첨가구) 보다 라이코펜 첨가구에서 미생물수가 더 낮은 값을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 저장기간 중 젖산균수와 대장균군수의 경우 저장 0일차의 첨가구(400, 800 ppm)가 무첨가구나 첨가구(200 ppm) 보다 유의적으로 더 낮은 값을 나타내었고. 저장기간에 따라서 함기포장, 진공포장 모두 대장균군수가 유의적으로 증가하였다(p< 0.05). 또한, 라이코펜 첨가구의 보수력이 무첨가구 보다 낮았으며, 가열감량의 경우는 이와 반대로 라이코펜 첨가구가 대조구 보다 더 높은 수치를 나타내었다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과를 종합하면 라이코펜 급여 재래돼지고기는 일반재래돼지고기의 품질과는 다른 미생물수의 차이를 보였으며 VBN, 보수력 및 가열감량에서 다른 품질 특성을 나타내었으며, 최근 소비자의 건강지향성 등을 고려할 때 재래 돈육을 생산하기 위한 기초 자료를 제시할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.115-121
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• 2003

우지가 5% 첨가되어 있는 일반적인 비육후기사료를 급여한 돈육(C), 우지 3%에 들깨유 2%를 대체 급여한 돈육(T1), T1에 비타민 E를 250 ppm 첨가한 돈육(T2), 우지 3%에 오징어유 2%를 대체 급여한 돈육(T3), T3에 비타민 E를 첨가 급여한 돈육(T4), 우지 3%에 CLA 2%를 우지 대체 급여한 돈육(T5)의 이화학적 품질특성에 미치는 영향을 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 오일만 급여한 처리구들간(C, T1, T3, T5)에 근절길이, 염용성 및 총단백질의 함량은 T1이 다른 세 처리구들보다 낮았으며, 동일한 오일 급여구에서 비타민 첨가구들(T2, T4)이 첨가하지 않은 처리구들(T1, T3)보다 염용성 및 총단백질의 함량은 높게 나타났다. pH및 보수성의 경우 대조구가 다른 세 처리구들(T1, T3, T5)보다 높았으며, 비타민 첨가한 처리구들이 첨가하지 않은 처리구들보다 보수성은 높게 나타났다. 오일간에 육색의 L값과 지방색의 a값의 경우 T5가 다른 세 처리구들(C, T1, T3)보다 높게 나타났다. 신선육의 경도, 부착성, 점착성의 경우 T5가 다른 세 처리구들(C, T1, T3)보다 높게 나타났다. 오일간에 가열육의 부착성의 경우 T3가, 탄력성은 T5가 다른 세 처리구들보다 높게 나타났으며, 비타민 첨가에 따라 경도는 T3가 T4보다 높은 반면 응집력과 탄력성은 반대로 낮게 나타났다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.227-235
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• 2003

비육후기 돼지 사료에 우지 5%를 첨가하여 급여한 돈육(대조구), 우지 3%와 들깨유 2%를 혼합하여 급여한 돈육(T1), 우지 3%와 오징어유 2%를 급여한 돈육(72), 우지 3%와 CLA 2%를 급여한 돈육(T1)을 1$\pm$1$^{\circ}C$에서 28일간 저장하면서 육짙특성을 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. pH는 대조구가 나머지 세 급여구보다 유의적으로 높았으며, 저장기간 경과에 따른 차이는 보이지 않았다. 보수력은 처리간에는 일정한 차이를 보이지 않았으며, 저장기간이 경과할수록 대조구와 T3는 계속 증가하였으며, T1과 T2는 14일까지 증가 후 감소하였다. 단백질 용해성은 T3가 나머지 세 급여구보다 높았으며, 저장기간이 경과할수록 모든 급여구가 14일까지 증가 후 감소하였다. 육색 분석결과 a*값은 저장 28일 대조구가 나머지 세 급여구보다 높은 반면 b값은 낮게 나타났다. VBN은 T3가 가장 높고 T1이 가장 낮게 나타났으며, TBARS는 T2와 T3가 대조구와 T1보다 높게 나타났다. 신선육의 관능검사 결과 육색과 기호성은 대조구가 나머지 세 급여구보다 높게 나타났으며, 외관은 T1이 나머지 세급여구보다 높게 나타났다. 식물성유 대체 급여로 돈육의 품질특성에는 큰 차이를 나타내지 않았으나 불포화지방산의 증가로 인해 산화가 촉진되는 경향이 있으므로 항산화제를 함께 급여하는 것이 바람직하리라 사료된다.

• 한국축산시설환경학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.55-60
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• 2005

This study was conducted to determine the odor reduction efficiency of a biofilter desist using different filter materials. The summary of results are as follows; 1. The airflow penetration rate of the different filter materials namely; rice straw, woodchips, rice hulls and sawdust were 0.72 m/s, 0.64 m/s, 0.48 m/s and 0.17 m/s, respectively. 2. The elimination of $NH_3$ gas was fastest in the rice hull at a rate of 4 mg/${\iota}$ followed by sawdust, woodchips and rice straw at 3 mg/${\iota}$, 3 mg/${\iota}$ and 7 mg/${\iota}$, respectively. 3. The filter material made of wood chips was able to eliminate the offensive gas known as $H_2S$ at a rate of 2.2 mg/${\iota}$ on the 7th day, 17.6 mg/${\iota}$ on the 21st day but decreased to 10.7 mg/${\iota}$ on the 36th day. In contrast, the filter material composed of sawdust had a continuous increase in the reduction of $H_2S$ at a rate of 12.3 mg/${\iota}$ on the 7th day, 18.3 mg/${\iota}$ on the 21st day and 20.1 mg/${\iota}$ on the 36th day. The above findings indicated that among the filter materials, sawdust was the most effective in absorbing $H_2S$. Airflow penetration rate can be related to $H_2S$ odor elimination efficiency as shown by the slowest airflow rate of sawdust which is only 0.17 m/s.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제34권10호
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• pp.1663-1673
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• 2021

Objective: Pork belly is considered as the most commercially important and preferable primal cut by consumers worldwide. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the effects of fat levels on the meat quality characteristics of pork bellies. Methods: Seventy-eight growing-finishing pigs collected from different commercial pig farms were slaughtered and used in the present study. After slaughter 24 h, bellies were fabricated according to the Korean Pork Cutting Specification, and immediately sampled for analysis of their fat content. Based on the fat levels, the bellies were segregated into three different groups: low fat (LF, fat ≤20%, n = 15), medium fat (MF, fat 21% to 30%, n = 30), and high fat (HF, fat ≥31%, n = 33). The bellies were then analyzed for meat quality traits, fatty acids, flavor compounds and eating quality properties. Results: The HF group had lower moisture and cooking loss levels compared to the other groups (p<0.05). The LF group presented higher proportions of polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to the other groups (p<0.05). The LF group showed higher amounts of the Maillard reaction-derived flavor compounds (e.g., 2,5-dimethyl pyrazine, 2-ethyl-3,5-dimethyl, and 4-methylthiazole) associated with meaty and roasty flavors whereas, the HF group showed higher amounts of oleic acid- derived compounds (e.g., nonanal and octanal) associated with the fatty and oily flavors. Interestingly, significantly higher scores for all the eating quality attributes (flavor, juiciness, tenderness, and overall acceptance) were found in the HF group compared to those in the LF or MF group (p<0.05). Conclusion: The high-fat bellies (fat ≥31%) had a better technological quality and eating quality compared to the low-fat bellies (fat ≤20%). Thus, increasing the fat content may improve the technological quality and eating quality traits of pork bellies, however, this increase may also result in more trimmed loss due to excessively deposited body fat.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제61권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2019

Little is known about the effects of the plane of nutrition on growth performance and meat quality of grow-finish pigs under commercial production conditions. The present study was thus addressed to this virtually unanswered question. One hundred and two barrows and 102 gilts weighing approximately 24 kg were fed phase I and II grower diets with a high, medium, or low plane of nutrition (HP, MP, or LP) to approximately 43 and 70 kg, respectively, in 6 replicates (pens). Subsequently, the HP and MP groups were fed the HP and MP1 finisher diets, respectively, the LP group being fed a second MP (MP2) finisher diet (LP1 group). Moreover, 68 LP-grower-fed barrows and gilts were added to the feeding trial and fed the MP1 and LP finisher diets to approximately 95 kg and thereafter, respectively (LP2 group). All MP diets had the lysine:calorie ratios comparable to the RNC recommendations, with < 18% differences between those of the HP and LP diets. The finisher pigs were reared in 16 pens and slaughtered at approximately 115 kg. The gain:feed ratio, but not average daily gain (ADG), was greater for the HP group than for the MP and LP during the grower phase I whereas during the grower phase II, ADG was greater (p < 0.05) for the HP and LP groups vs. MP. During the finisher phase I, ADG was less for the LP (LP1 + LP2) group vs. HP and MP, with no difference between the HP and MP groups; the gain:feed ratio was less for the LP vs. MP group. Backfat thickness was greater for the LP vs. HP group. The water holding capacity of fresh longissimus dorsi muscle (LM) and the sensory juiciness score for cooked LM were greatest for the LP group, the sensory flavor and tenderness scores being greater for the LP group vs. MP. In conclusion, results suggest that compensatory growth occurred for the LP and MP groups during the grower phase II and finisher phase I, respectively, with fat deposition increased for the LP group and that meat quality could be improved by the use of LP.