The aim was to compare carcass and meat quality of two calves genotypes (Limousin and Tudanco x Charoles). The calves were under grazing and natural rearing conditions and supplemented with concentrates until slaughter at 6-8 months of age. An higher carcass weight and carcass yield of Limousin animals and a higher fat content of meat in the genotype Tudanca x Charoles were found. Carcass morphological conformation showed higher values in calves of Limousin genotype. The meat L* and b* values were higher and the meat b* value was lower for Limousin calves. Not relevant differences in meat yield were evidenced.

Trabajo realizado en el desarrollo del Convenio entre la Fundación Botín y el CSIC (2010) para el estudio y desarrollo de un sistema de producción y comercialización de carne de vacuno en el valle del Nansa y Peñarrubia. Agradecimiento a Rubén Plano de Semark AC Group, S.A., por la colaboración en la realización de este trabajo.

3 páginas, 1 tabla.-- Trabajo presentado a las XIV Jornadas sobre Producción Animal (Zaragoza, 17-18 de mayo de 2011)

Peer reviewed