Primal joints and hind-leg cuts of entire and castrated Javan rusa ( Cervus timorensis russa) stags

The effects of castration on the primal joints and the cuts of the leg joint of Javan rusa ( Cervus timorensis russa) stag carcases was investigated at three slaughter ages (13, 19 and 25 months). Castration reduced the weights of some primal joints in the 19- and 25-months age groups, but not at 13...

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Published in:Meat science 2001-05, Vol.58 (1), p.9-15
Main Authors: Sookhareea, R., Taylor, D.G., Dryden, G.McL, Woodford, K.B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal productions
Biological and medical sciences
Castration
Food industries
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Leg cuts
Meat and meat product industries
Primal joints
Rusa deer
Terrestrial animal productions
Venison
Vertebrates
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Summary:The effects of castration on the primal joints and the cuts of the leg joint of Javan rusa ( Cervus timorensis russa) stag carcases was investigated at three slaughter ages (13, 19 and 25 months). Castration reduced the weights of some primal joints in the 19- and 25-months age groups, but not at 13 months. At 19 months, the neck, and neck plus chuck, were heavier by 35 and 17% respectively in entires ( P
ISSN:0309-1740
1873-4138
DOI:10.1016/S0309-1740(00)00124-8