Vol. 43 No. 5 (2013): Supplement 1 | South African Journal of Animal Science

Published: 2014-02-17

The ethics of meat production and quality - a South African perspective

EC Webb

S2-S11

DOI:

10.4314/sajas.v43i5.1

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Estimates of lactation curve parameters for Bonsmara and Nguni cattle using the weigh-suckle-weigh technique

A Maiwashe, NB Nengovhela, KA Nephawe, J Sebei, T Netshilema, HD Mashaba, L Nesengani, D Norris

S12-S16

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.2

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Winter and spring variation in daily milk yield and mineral composition of Jersey, Friesian cows and their crosses under a pasture-based dairy system

CTW Nantapo, V Muchenje

S17-S21

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.3

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The effect of dietary lipid saturation and antioxidant source on the nutrient digestibility of lamb finishing diets

KE Booyens, OB Einkamerer, HJ van der Merwe, A Hugo, SC Slippers, MD Fair

S22-S26

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.4

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Carcass composition of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and SA Mutton Merino ram lambs reared under extensive conditions

A Burger, LC Hoffman, JJE Cloete, M Muller, SWP Cloete

S27-S32

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.5

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Effect of dietary conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on the metabolism and reproduction of dairy cows

G Esposito, VA Absalón Medina, A Schneider, RO Gilbert, WR Butler

S33-S37

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.6

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Quantifying avoidance-related behaviour and bleeding times of sheep of different ages, sex and breeds slaughtered at a municipal and a commercial abattoirs

YZ Njisane, V Muchenje

S38-S42

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.7

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Physico-chemical shelf-life indicators of meat from broilers given Moringa oleifera leaf meal

C Wapi, TT Nkukwana, LC Hoffman, K Dzama, E Pieterse, T Mabusela, V Muchenje

S43-S47

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.8

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The novel use of “point of care” devices to evaluate transport duration on selected pork quality parameters

ML Seshoka, AT Kanengoni, FK Siebrits, KH Erlwanger

S48-S53

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.9

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Exogenous fibrolytic enzymes to unlock nutrients: Histological investigation of its effects on fibre degradation in ruminants

WFJ van de Vyver, CWC Cruywagen

S54-S59

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.10

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The effect of geographical region of birth on the reproductive performance of the Nguni in southern Mozambique

S Maciel, AM Okeyo, J Amimo, MM Scholtz, FWC Neser, M Martins

S60-S63

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.11

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Effect of pre-slaughter conditions on physico-chemical characteristics of mutton from three sheep breeds slaughtered at a smallholder rural abattoir

AY Chulayo, V Muchenje

S64-S68

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.12

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Effects of egg weight on hatchability, chick hatch-weight and subsequent productivity of indigenous Venda chickens in Polokwane, South Africa

JW Ng’ambi, MW Thamaga, D Norris, M Mabelebele, OJ Alabi

S69-S74

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.13

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Dietary energy level for optimum productivity and carcass characteristics of indigenous Venda chickens raised in closed confinement

OJ Alabi, JW Ng’ambi, D Norris

S75-S85

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.14

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The effect of dietary lipid saturation and monensin-Na on the CLA content of lambs’ meat

AN du Toit, OB Einkamerer, A Hugo, HJ van der Merwe, MD Fair

S86-S92

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.15

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Milk composition as technique to evaluate the relative bioavailability of a liquid rumen protected methionine source

LJ Erasmus, Z Bester, RJ Coertze

S93-S97

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.16

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Variability of indigestible NDF in C₃ and C₄ forages and implications on the resulting feed energy values and potential microbial protein synthesis in dairy cattle

E Raffrenato, LJ Erasmus

S98-S102

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.17

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Influence of Kosher (Shechita) and conventional slaughter techniques on shear force, drip and cooking loss of beef

B Agbeniga, EC Webb, HA O’Neill

S103-S106

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.18

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Possible reasons for differences in residual feed intake: An overview

J Hendriks, MM Scholtz, FWC Neser

S107-S110

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.19

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Sensory characteristics and tenderness of meat from Ankole bulls: Influence of crossbreeding and feeding system

K Kamatara, D Mpairwe, M Christensen, D Mutetikka, J Madsen

S111-S115

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.20

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Maize silage as a finisher feed for Merino lambs

WFJ van de Vyver, JA Beukes, R Meeske

S116-S120

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.21

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Behaviour response of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and South African Mutton Merino lambs towards humans

JJE Cloete, SWP Cloete, AJ Scholtz, LC Hoffman

S121-S125

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.22

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Effect of finishing system on carcass characteristics and composition of Mubende goats and their Boer goat crossbreds

K Kamatara, D Mpairwe, M Christensen, D Mutetikka, J Madsen

S126-S130

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.23

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Effect of dietary fatty acid saturation on egg production at end-of-lay

GC Buitendach, FH de Witt, A Hugo, HJ van der Merwe, MD Fair

S131S-S134

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10.4314/sajas.v43i5.24

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The effect of lipid saturation on nutrient digestibility of layer diets

EJ King, FH de Witt, HJ van der Merwe, H Hugo, MD Fair

S135-S139

DOI:

10.4314/sajas.v43i5.25

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The effect of dietary energy and the inclusion of a β-adrenergic agonist in the diet on the meat quality of feedlot lambs

TS Brand, MP Genis, LC Hoffman, WFJ van de Vyver, R Swart, GF Jordaan

S140-S145

DOI:

10.4314/sajas.v43i5.27

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