scholarly journals Effect of Piglet Birth Weight on Carcass Muscle and Fat Content and Pork Quality – A Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Rekiel ◽  
Justyna Więcek ◽  
Martyna Batorska ◽  
Józef Kulisiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Muscle Fibres ◽  
Pork Quality ◽  
Maternal Environment ◽  
Fetal Survival ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Fibre Number ◽  
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Abstract Piglet birth weight is determined by the maternal environment, intrauterine crowding, and nutrition, which influence embryonic and fetal survival and, as a result, fertility. The internal environment regulates prenatal myogenesis and muscle fibre number nutritionally and hormonally. The growth and metabolic differentiation of muscle fibres take place during the postnatal period. The effect of intrauterine undernutrition on myogenesis and on fetal growth and development (IUGR) is reflected in the low piglet birth weight and its high within-litter variation. Slaughter traits are determined by many factors, including genetic (breed), environmental (nutrition) and preslaughter handling. Slaughter traits and the physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of meat are dependent on prenatal myogenesis and neonatal weight. Optimized body weight of newborn piglets is conducive to improving quantitative traits (meatiness, fatness) and qualitative traits. However, slaughter traits are also influenced by many other differentiating factors, which is reflected in research results. Muscle fibres become metabolically differentiated during postnatal development, and one of the factors of large variation in pig meat quality traits is variation in the proportions of different fibre types in mature muscle. Considering the divergent opinions among scientists about the effect of prenatal myogenesis and piglet birth weight on slaughter value and pork quality, as well as the existence of areas that have received little investigation, it is justified to continue research in this area.

The role of selection in the improvement of Welsh Mountain sheep

1958 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 819 ◽  
Author(s):  
JM Doney
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Maternal Environment ◽  
Weaning Weight ◽  
Phenotypic Correlations ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Heritability Estimates ◽  
Fleece Weight ◽  
Staple Length

Means and variances of several economic characters in Welsh Mountain sheep are given. The repeatabilities of, and phenotypic correlations between, these characters are generally within the range of similar estimates given for other breeds. Heritabilities, calculated from parent-offspring correlations, were : birth weight 0.39, weaning weight 0.68, 18-month weight 0.59, greasy fleece weight 0.61, and staple length 0.73. These values are in general higher than similarly derived estimates from other breeds. A method of correcting heritability estimates to remove the error due to correlation between maternal environment, and the character as measured in the dam, is described. This reduces the estimate for weaning weight to 0.48, and that for 18-month weight to 0.16, but does not change that for fleece weight. The use of such estimates in predicting the effect of selection is discussed, and it is concluded that accurate selection for the chosen economic characters will result in improvement at the present genetic stage of the breed.

Genetic and environmental causes of variation in birth weight of Black Bengal goats

1970 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Moulick ◽  
O. Syrstad
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Litter Size ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Genetic Variance ◽  
Additive Genetic Variance ◽  
Maternal Environment ◽  
Breeding Station ◽  
Environmental Causes ◽  
Partial Correlation Coefficient

SUMMARYAn investigation on the different environmental and genetic causes of variation in the birth weight of Black Bengal goats was conducted at the Central Livestock Research-cum-Breeding Station, Haringhata, India. The data consisted of 1375 birth weight records of kids from 284 does and 20 bucks during the period from 1955 to 1961. The goats were maintained under standard farm management throughout the period.Year had significant effect on birth weight, while the effect of season was insignificant. The interaction was, however, significant. Male kids were significantly heavier at birth than the females. Age of dam and litter size also caused significant variation in birth weight of kids.From paternal half-sib analysis the heritability of birth weight was estimated to be 0·01. Full sib and maternal half sib analyses estimated the maternal environment common to litter mates to account for 60 % of the variance, out of which 25 % were due to permanent differences between dams. The remaining 39 % were attributed to individual environment, including most of the non-additive genetic variance. The heritability of maternal environment was estimated to be 0·2.The partial correlation coefficient between birth weight of kids and post-kidding body weight of their dam, independent of litter size and age of dam, was 0·175. Thus, body size of dam, as indicated by post kidding body weight, did not reveal much information about maternal environment.

scholarly journals The effect of undernutrition in the early postnatal period on skeletal muscle tissue

1993 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie S. Ward ◽  
Neil C. Stickland
Keyword(s):  
Biceps Brachii ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Muscle Fibre Types ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Protein Content ◽  
Muscle Fibres ◽  
Relative Growth ◽  
Fibre Area ◽  
Cross Fostering ◽  
Rna Concentration

Guinea-pigs were undernourished from birth by first, cross-fostering in groups of six (in pairs for control animals) and then by feeding a diet of 60% ofad lib. intake from 2 to 6 weeks. The changing characteristics of muscle fibre types in thebiceps brachiiand soleus muscles were monitored by histochemistry. Undernutrition appeared to delay maturation of muscle fibres. Fibre cross-sectioned area was reduced in all fibres of the 60% ofad lib.intake group. Fibres of thebiceps brachiiwere more affected than those of thesoleus. Fibre area vulnerability was partly associated with a high relative growth rate inbiceps brachiiat this time. Total protein content in thesemitendinosusmuscle was depressed in the undernourished group compared with the control group. DNA concentrations were initially higher in the control group but decreased in both groups to similar levels by 6 weeks. RNA concentration increased up to 5 weeks in the control group and then decreased, but decreased after 2 weeks in the undernourished group.

scholarly journals Accuracy of Ultrasound Estimation of Fetal Weight at Three Teaching Hospitals in Addis Ababa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Mohamed Ibrahim ◽  
Eskinder Kebede Weldetensaye
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Obstetric Care ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Fetal Weight ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Weight Estimation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Place Of Delivery ◽  
Fetal Survival

Abstract BackgroundUltrasound examination and measurement of fetal weight have become an integral part of modern obstetric care. Knowing the accuracy of the ultrasound estimation of fetal weight (EFW) and what factors affect it helps make a more informed decision. Fetal weight estimation is thought to help predict fetal survival and make management decisions in the low birth weight group and in managing the delivery of the large baby, where complications may occur.ObjectiveTo assess the accuracy of ultrasound estimation of fetal weight.MethodsThe study design was a facility-based prospective cross-sectional study comparing sonographic EFW with actual birth weight, involving 384 women admitted to the study hospitals. And assessed 12 factors that might affect accuracy (place of delivery/scan, level of the operator, time of scan (working vs. non-working hours), fetal presentation, liquor volume, placental location, days passed between scan and delivery, time of the scan to labor (antepartum vs. intrapartum), fetal sex, maternal BMI, gestational age, and fetal weight. Data were collected using structured questionnaires, developed based on study variables and available literature, and analyzed using SPSS software.ResultThe EFW that is within 10% of the actual birth weight is 62.4%. The overall mean error of EFW was 9.1%, with an SD of ± 7.1%. Of the 12 factors assessed, it was found that the place of delivery/scan (p = 0.017) and the level of resident experience (p = 0.47) significantly affected the accuracy. When R4 was compared to R1’s OR = 4.656(95%CI, [1.111–19.506], p = 0.035) and R2’s OR = 2.112(95%CI,[1.062–4.201],p = 0.033) but not significant when compared to R3’s OR = 1.227(95%CI,[0.563–1.191],p = 0.607). A paired sample t-test was applied (P = 0.14).Conclusion and recommendationThe EFW of R4’s was significantly different from that of R1’s and R2’s, but not R3’s we recommend that all ultrasound scans whose weight estimation can affect the management plan of the patient to be done by the senior residents rather than the junior residents i.e. the R3’s and R4’s.

scholarly journals Heart size and mean muscle fibre cross-sectional area related to birth weight in pigs

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 259 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. RUUSUNEN ◽  
E. PUOLANNE ◽  
K. PARTANEN
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Carcass Composition ◽  
Cross Sectional Area ◽  
Heart Weight ◽  
Longissimus Dorsi ◽  
Muscle Fibres ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Cross Sectional

One of the aims in domestic pig breeding has been to increase the size of litters resulting in variation in birth weight of piglets. Pig breeding has also resulted in increased body muscle mass. Muscles with the same size can consist either of large number of thin muscle fibres or small number of thick muscle fibres. Larger body muscle content means that in living animal the heart must pump blood to larger muscle mass than earlier. Our interest in this study was to investigate the relationship between the pig’s birth weight and (i) growth performance and carcass composition, (ii) the size of organs, and (iii) the mean muscle fibre cross-sectional area at slaughter. The study consisted of twenty pigs slaughtered at the age of 165±2 days. The day after the slaughter, the carcass composition was determined by dissecting the chilled carcass into lean, fat, bones, and skin and organs were weighed. The average cross sectional area of muscle fibres was determined from three fast-twitch muscles longissimus dorsi, semimembranosus, gluteus superficialis, and two slow-twitch muscles infraspinatus and masseter. The birth weight of pigs ranged from 0.9 to 2.2 kg. We found no clear relationships between the birth weight and the pig’s growth performance from birth to slaughter. When the birth weight increased the heart weight at slaughter increased as well (P < 0.01). The heart weight was higher in those pigs with high carcass weight (P < 0.05) and with the high weight of total muscle mass in the carcass (P < 0.001). The cross sectional area of muscle fibres in M. longissimus dorsi (P < 0.05), M. semimembranosus (P < 0.10), and M. gluteus superficialis (P < 0.05) was larger in those pigs with low birth weight compared to those found in pigs with high birth weight.;

scholarly journals Estimasi Nilai Heritabilitas Sifat Kuantitatif Sapi Aceh

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Eka Meutia Sari ◽  
Mohd. Agus Nashri Abdullah ◽  
Cut Hasnani
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Quantitative Trait ◽  
Design Pattern ◽  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Calculation Methods ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Heritability Estimation ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
The Difference

ABSTRAK. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengestimasi nilai heritabilitas sifat kuantitatif pada sapi Aceh. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Balai Pembibitan Ternak Unggul (BPTU) Indrapuri Aceh Besar, dengan menggunakan metode survey (data primer dan data sekunder), dan analisis data menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap Pola Searah. Parameter yang diamati dalam penelitian ini adalah nilai heritabilitas sifat kuantitatif meliputi panjang badan, tinggi gumba, lingkar dada, bobot lahir dan bobot sapih. Nilai heritabilitas bobot lahir 0,06 ± 0,29, bobot setahun 0,12 ± 0,32, bobot satu setengah tahun 0,37 ± 0,41. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sifat kuantitatif pada sapi Aceh memiliki nilai heritabilitas yang rendah (bobot lahir) dan sedang (bobot setengah tahun). Perbedaan nilai heritabilitas disebabkan karena jumlah sampel yang digunakan, tempat dan waktu penelitian dan metode perhitungan yang berbeda.  (Heritability estimation of quantitative traits in Aceh cattle) ABSTRACT. The objective of this research was to estimate the heritability of quantitative trait of Aceh cattle. This research was conducted in BPTU Indrapuri, Aceh Besar. The method used was survey, and the Completely Randomized Design Pattern Unidirectional was used to analyze the data. The parameter which was observed in this research was the heritability of quantitative trait including body length, body height, chest size, birth weight and weaning weight. Heritability for birthweight 0.06 ± 0.29, for yearling weight 0.12 ± 0.32, and heritability for the weight of one and a half years 0.37 ± 0.41. The result shows that the heritability of quantitative traits in Aceh cattle was low (birth weight). The difference in heritability was due to the number of samples used, the place and time of the research and different calculation methods.

Evaluation genetic parameters for weight at different ages in Baluchi breed of sheep

2003 ◽  
Vol 2003 ◽  
pp. 145-145
Author(s):  
M. Hosseinpour Mashhadi ◽  
F. Eftekhari Shahroudi ◽  
R. Valizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Genetic Parameters ◽  
Genetic Effect ◽  
Additive Genetic Effect ◽  
Maternal Environment ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Breeding Values ◽  
Genetic Potential ◽  
Different Ages ◽  
Maternal Genetic Effect

Improving breeding values and breeding programs should be done based on genetic potential. The range of additive direct heritability and maternal environment heritability for birth weight is about 0.07 to 0.22 and 0.1 to 0.33 respectively the range of these values for the following weights are 0.09- 0.58 and 0.01- 0.17. the objective of this study was to predict the direct additive genetic effect, maternal genetic effect and heritabilities of lamb weight traits in baluchi breed of sheep.

Effects of maternal parity on the pork quality traits of progeny

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (11) ◽  
pp. 2109
Author(s):  
Jun-Mo Kim ◽  
Dong-Geun Kang ◽  
Sang-Hoon Lee ◽  
Kyung-Bo Ko ◽  
Youn-Chul Ryu
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Muscle Fibres ◽  
Pork Quality ◽  
Quality Traits ◽  
Quality Properties ◽  
Muscle Ph ◽  
Maternal Parity ◽  
Stage 1

This study aimed to identify the influence of sow parity on the meat quality of progeny. A total of 656 progeny from 196 sows were categorised into three different groups based on parity: stage 1 (gilt), 2 (second to fourth parities), and 3 (over fifth parity). According to the significant differences between the parity stage groups in the multiple meat quality properties (P < 0.05), the parity stage 1 had higher muscle pH and lower drip loss in meat quality traits and showed smaller area composition of type IIb muscle fibres in muscle fibre characteristics than the other older groups. Moreover, the parity stage 1 group had significantly higher springiness, adhesiveness and chewiness (P < 0.001), whereas the stage 3 group showed relatively lower cohesiveness (P < 0.05) in the meat texture properties. The principal component analysis displayed more distance between stage 1 and other two groups than the distance between stage 2 and 3. Therefore, we suggest that maternal parity may affect pork quality in progeny and the younger stage group could have better meat quality than the older group.

scholarly journals Mechanisms of Fetal Programming in Hypertension

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Edward Jones ◽  
Julie A. Jurgens ◽  
Sarah A. Evans ◽  
Riley C. Ennis ◽  
Van Anthony M. Villar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Fetal Programming ◽  
Intrauterine Growth Restriction ◽  
Intrauterine Growth ◽  
Fetal Survival ◽  
Nephron Endowment ◽  
Developmental Program ◽  
Expression Of Genes ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Events that occur in the early fetal environment have been linked to long-term health and lifespan consequences in the adult. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), which may occur as a result of nutrient insufficiency, exposure to hormones, or disruptions in placental structure or function, may induce the fetus to alter its developmental program in order to adapt to the new conditions. IUGR may result in a decrease in the expression of genes that are responsible for nephrogenesis as nutrients are rerouted to the development of more essential organs. Fetal survival under these conditions often results in low birth weight and a deficit in nephron endowment, which are associated with hypertension in adults. Interestingly, male IUGR offspring appear to be more severely affected than females, suggesting that sex hormones may be involved. The processes of fetal programming of hypertension are complex, and we are only beginning to understand the underlying mechanisms.

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