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Carcass and meat quality of red-winged tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens) selected for muscle growth.
Tropical animal health and production - 21 Dec 2022
Martins Eduardo Henrique, Malheiros Jessica Moraes, Dos Santos Correia Luiz Eduardo Cruz, de Moraes Vilar Claudianny Souto Maior, de Oliveira Matheus Henrique Vargas, Dominguez-Castaño Pablo, de Fátima Aguiar Édina, de Vasconcelos Silva Josineudson Augusto Ii
Abstract excerpt
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficiency of selection for body growth and its association with carcass and meat quality traits in the red-winged tinamou. Two experimental groups were selected based on the selection index: selection group with a higher index (TinamouS) and commercial group with a lower index (TinamouC). Weight at 180 days and slaughter weight were significantly higher (p < 0.05)...
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