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Tier 3 — Observational / field trialPeer-reviewed

The impact of nutrition on the fatty acid composition of beef meat

Scollan N.D. et al.

2014

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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

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Diet quality & obesity; Animal systems; Crop systems
Study type
Research
Study design
Peer-reviewed narrative review
Source type
Peer‑reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
UK and EU (review across temperate beef systems)
System type
Beef feeding systems; pasture vs concentrate
DOI
10.1017/s1751731114000029
Catalogue ID
XL0026

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