Summary
Research article addressing The impact of nutrition on the fatty acid composition of beef meat (UK and EU (review across temperate beef systems) scope). Describes approach and implications for (Differences in omega-3, CLA, MUFA, SFA and antioxidant content between forage- and concentrate-fed cattle; measures: Muscle fatty acid profiles (EPA, DHA, ALA, CLA, SFA, MUFA), intram…
UK applicability
Includes UK and European data and is directly relevant to UK pasture-based vs intensive beef systems. Supports claims about health-related differences between grass-fed and grain-finished beef.
Key measures
Muscle fatty acid profiles (EPA, DHA, ALA, CLA, SFA, MUFA), intramuscular fat, antioxidant content
Outcomes reported
Differences in omega-3, CLA, MUFA, SFA and antioxidant content between forage- and concentrate-fed cattle
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