Impacts of Breed, Production System and Feeding Type on Nutritional, Organoleptic Characteristics and Oxidative Status on Beef Cattle in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Youmbi Kammogne Ivana Gilberte Cyrielle University of Yaoundé I, Department of Animal Biology and Physiology PO Box 812 Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Godwe Célestin University of Douala, Department of Biochemistry, P.O. Box 812 Yaoundé, Cameroon and Centre for Research on Emerging and Re-Emerging Diseases (CREMER), PO Box 13033, Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Nana Hugues Djeunga Higher Institute of Scientific and Medical Research (ISM) PO Box 5797 Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Ndjengue Mindang Elisabeth Louise University of Yaoundé I, Department of Animal Biology and Physiology PO Box 812 Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Edoun Ebouel Ferdinand Lanvin Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM), Yaoundé PO Box 13033, Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Feugang, Jean Magloire Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM), Yaoundé PO Box 13033, Yaoundé, Cameroon
  • Sefirin Djiogue University of Yaoundé I, Department of Animal Biology and Physiology PO Box 812 Yaoundé, Cameroon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47672/ajfsn.2486

Keywords:

Tropical Farming, Beef Cattle Production, Cameroon, Oxidative Stress, Beef Cattle Breeds

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of breed, production system, and feeding type on meat quality, evaluating organoleptic and physicochemical traits and antioxidant status across selected local cattle breeds.

Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on sirloin and blood samples taken in slaughterhouses from the hot carcass of male cattle, divided according to breed, production system and type of feed. The nutritional, organoleptic characteristics and oxidative status was assessed.

Findings: The results revealed that meat from Goudali breed raised in a sedentary system exhibited significantly lower tenderness (p<.) and higher lipid (p<.) and protein (p<.) contents. Additionally, the meat displayed notably lower pH (p=.), reduced cortisol (p<.), and lower catalase (p<.), TAC (p<.), and FRAP (p=.) activities. Consumers preferred the meat of the White Fulani breed due to its color (p<.). In transhumant system, the meat was richer in dry matter (p=.), lipids (p<.), and fibres (p=.), while the sedentary system resulted in more tender (p=.) and red-dark colored meat (p<.), which consumers favored. Meat from cows under commercial feed were preferred by consumers (p<.) compared to grass-fed cows, exhibiting significantly higher lipid (p<.) and protein (p<.) levels as well as intense color (p=.). However, meat from grass-fed cows had significantly higher fibre content (p<.), tenderness (p<.), better taste (p=.), juiciness (p=.), and higher catalase (p=.) and TAC (p<.) activities.

Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: These findings underscore the importance of considering breed, production system, and feeding type when conserving, selecting, or improving beef breeds for both meat quantity and quality.

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2024-10-15

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Youmbi Kammogne Ivana Gilberte Cyrielle, Célestin, G., Djeunga, N. H., Ndjengue Mindang Elisabeth Louise, Edoun Ebouel Ferdinand Lanvin, Magloire, F. J., & Djiogue, S. (2024). Impacts of Breed, Production System and Feeding Type on Nutritional, Organoleptic Characteristics and Oxidative Status on Beef Cattle in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study. American Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 6(3), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.47672/ajfsn.2486

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