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The impact of growth promoters on muscle growth and the potential consequences for meat quality

Parr, Tim; Mareko, Molebeledi H.D.; Ryan, Kevin J.P.; Hemmings, Krystal M.; Brown, David M.; Brameld, John M.

Authors

Molebeledi H.D. Mareko

Kevin J.P. Ryan

Krystal M. Hemmings

David M. Brown



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.

Citation

Parr, T., Mareko, M. H., Ryan, K. J., Hemmings, K. M., Brown, D. M., & Brameld, J. M. (2016). The impact of growth promoters on muscle growth and the potential consequences for meat quality. Meat Science, 120, 93-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.04.022

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 19, 2016
Online Publication Date Apr 20, 2016
Publication Date Oct 1, 2016
Deposit Date Sep 12, 2017
Electronic ISSN 1873-4138
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 120
Pages 93-99
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.04.022
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1115699
Publisher URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0309174016301152?via%3Dihub
PMID 27179582