Characteristics of Beef Carcasses Derived from Costa Rican Cattle as Affected by Gender and Dentition Age

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ObjectivesTo evaluate variation of carcass traits and cutability by gender and dentition age of cattle harvested in Costa Rica. Materials and MethodsCattle produced in Costa Rica were harvested in 1 of the 3 main federally-inspected plants of the country. The Bos indicus-influenced animals were selected randomly and sex class was recorded (CLASS; 193 intact males [bulls], 123 castrates [steers] and 61 cull females predominantly cows). Liveweight (LIVEW) was taken immediately before harvesting, and the hot carcass weight (HCW) was recorded after processing to calculate the dressing percentage (DRESS%). Dentition age (AGE) was estimated postmortem to segregate the animals in 12 mo (12MOA), 24 mo (24MOA), and 36 mo (36MOA). Scores for carcass finish (FINISH) and muscling (MUSCLING), and other carcass linear measurements (carcass length= CLENGTH; round circumference= ROUND; and …

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2018

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