Search Results - "Mandell, Ira B."

Comparison of an advanced automated ultrasonic scanner (AutoFom III) and a handheld optical probe (Destron PG-100) to determine lean yield in pork carcasses by Dorleku, Justice B, Wormsbecher, Lisa, Christensen, Mette, Campbell, Cheryl P, Mandell, Ira B, Bohrer, Benjamin M

“…Abstract This study compared the accuracy of two methods for predicting carcass leanness (i.e., predicted lean yield) with fat-free lean yields obtained by…”
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An update of the predicted lean yield equation for the Destron PG-100 optical grading probe by Bohrer, Benjamin M, Wang, Yifei, Dorleku, Justice B, Campbell, Cheryl P, Mandell, Ira B

“…Abstract The objective was to update the equation used for prediction of pork carcass leanness with the Destron PG-100 optical grading probe. A recent cutout…”
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Do carcass traits influence consumer perception of pork eating quality? by Valente Junior, Dante T., Mandell, Ira B., Bohrer, Benjamin M., Dorleku, Justice B., Campbell, Cheryl P., Silva, Tadeu E., Detmann, Edenio, Saraiva, Alysson, Juárez, Manuel, Duarte, Marcio S.

“…The objective of this study was to assess carcass traits' influence on pork eating quality as evaluated by consumers. A total of 1360 pork chops were used,…”
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Effects of essential oils and(or) benzoic acid in beef finishing cattle diets on the fatty acid profile and shelf life stability of ribeye steaks and ground beef by Wang, Lydia M., Huang, Shiqi, Chalupa-Krebzdak, Sebastian, Vásquez Mejía, Sandra M., Mandell, Ira B., Bohrer, Benjamin M.

“…The effects of feeding essential oils and(or) benzoic acid to finishing steers on fatty acid profile and oxidative stability (color and lipid oxidation) of…”
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The impacts of a fibrolytic enzyme additive on digestibility and performance in the grower and early finisher period, and supplemental Saccharomyces cerevisiae on performance and rumen health in the late finisher period for feedlot cattle by Williams, Melissa S., AlZahal, Ousama, Mandell, Ira B., McBride, Brian W., Wood, Katharine M.

“…Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of a fibrolytic enzyme pretreatment on growth performance, apparent total tract digestibility, and…”
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Precision feeding gestating sows: effects on offspring growth performance and carcass and loin quality at slaughter by Hansen, Lauren L, Stewart, Victoria, Mandell, Ira B, Huber, Lee-Anne

“…Abstract A total of 601 pigs from 65 litters were used to determine the effects of closely meeting estimated daily Lys and energy requirements for sows during…”
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The effects of feeding benzoic acid and/or active dry yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on fatty acid composition, sensory attributes, and retail shelf-life of beef longissimus thoracis by Williams, Melissa S, Mandell, Ira B, Wood, Katharine M, Bohrer, Benjamin M

“…Abstract Fifty-nine Angus-cross steers (492 ± SD 36 kg) were arranged in a randomized complete block design and assigned to the following dietary treatments…”
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A comparison of carcass characteristics, carcass cutting yields, and meat quality of barrows and gilts by Bohrer, Benjamin M, Dorleku, Justice B, Campbell, Cheryl P, Duarte, Marcio S, Mandell, Ira B

“…Abstract Objectives of this research were to compare carcass characteristics, carcass cutting yields, and meat quality for market barrows and market gilts…”
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Temporary lysine restriction in newly weaned pigs does not affect carcass and loin quality at slaughter by Totafurno, Adam D., Huber, Lee-Anne, Mansilla, Wilfredo D., de Lange, Cornelis F.M., Mandell, Ira B.

“…Two hundred and forty weaned pigs [initial body weight (BW) 7.2 ± 0.07 kg] were allocated to three diets (eight pens per treatment, 10 pigs per pen) to…”
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The effects of precisely meeting estimated daily energy and lysine requirements for gestating sows over three consecutive pregnancies on sow reproductive and lactation performance by Stewart, Victoria, Buis, R Quincy, Christensen, Brenda, Hansen, Lauren L, de Lange, Cornelis F M, Mandell, Ira B, Huber, Lee-Anne

“…Abstract The objective of the current study was to determine the effects of precisely meeting estimated daily energy and Lys requirements for gestating sows…”
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Vitamins E and C May Increase Collagen Turnover by Intramuscular Fibroblasts. Potential for Improved Meat Quality by Archile-Contreras, Anangelina C, Cha, Ming C, Mandell, Ira B, Miller, Stephen P, Purslow, Peter P

“…Vitamins influence collagen metabolism in animals grown for meat. This study investigated whether vitamins E and C regulate collagen turnover in muscle by the…”
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Road transport conditions of slaughter cattle: Effects on the prevalence of dark, firm and dry beef by Warren, Laura A, Mandell, Ira B, Bateman, Ken G

“…This is a benchmark study to investigate slaughter cattle transportation conditions in Canada. Data collected included: season; temperature variation; truck…”
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Reliability of temperament tests on finishing pigs in group-housing and comparison to social tests by Brown, Jennifer A., Dewey, Cate, Delange, Cornelius F.M., Mandell, Ira B., Purslow, Peter P., Robinson, J. Andrew, Squires, E. James, Widowski, Tina M.

“…If variation in behaviour is consistent within individuals and reliably associated with relevant welfare measures, this variation could aid in genetic…”
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audit of transport conditions and arrival status of slaughter cattle shipped by road at an Ontario processor by Warren, Laura A, Mandell, Ira B, Bateman, Ken G

“…This is an observational study to investigate slaughter cattle transportation conditions in Canada. Data collected include: length of time in transit;…”
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms for feed efficiency and performance in crossbred beef cattle by Abo-Ismail, Mohammed K, Vander Voort, Gordon, Squires, James J, Swanson, Kendall C, Mandell, Ira B, Liao, Xiaoping, Stothard, Paul, Moore, Stephen, Plastow, Graham, Miller, Stephen P

“…This study was conducted to: (1) identify new SNPs for residual feed intake (RFI) and performance traits within candidate genes identified in a genome wide…”
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PSIII-A-18 The Effects of Feeding Finishing Cattle Benzoic Acid and/or Live Active Yeast (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae) on Meat Quality by Williams, Melissa S, Mandell, Ira B, Wood, Katharine M, Bohrer, Benjamin

“…Abstract In a randomized complete block design, 59 Angus-cross finishing steers were used to evaluate the effects of benzoic acid, active dry Saccharomyces…”
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76 Effects of replacing monensin and tylosin in finishing cattle diets with essential oils and/or benzoic acid on growth performance and carcass characteristics by Wang, Lydia M, Mandell, Ira B, Bohrer, Benjamin M

“…Abstract This study examined the effects of replacing monensin and tylosin with essential oils and/or benzoic acid in finishing cattle diets on growth…”
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Effects of replacing monensin and tylosin in finishing cattle diets with essential oils and/or benzoic acid on growth performance and carcass characteristics by Wang, Lydia M, Mandell, Ira B, Bohrer, Benjamin M

“…This study examined the effects of replacing monensin and tylosin with essential oils and/or benzoic acid in finishing cattle diets on growth performance, feed…”
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PSXIV-7 Performance and environmental benefits from biochar supplementation in beef cattle grazing systems by Conlin, Emily, Lardner, Herbert, Ellis, Jennifer L, Mandell, Ira B, Wood, Katharine M

“…Abstract Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from beef cattle production systems has continuously been recognized as an important strategy to help mitigate…”
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PSVII-13 Performance and environmental benefits from biochar supplementation in beef cattle grazing systems by Conlin, Emily, Lardner, Herbert, Ellis, Jennifer L, Mandell, Ira B, Wood, Katharine M

“…Abstract Worldwide, beef production systems represent a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG), and enteric methane (CH4) emissions are the primary…”
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