ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Alfalfa Silage Diet Improves Meat Quality by Remodeling the Intestinal Microbes of Fattening Pigs.
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- Effects of Glycerol Fatty Acid Esters on Growth Performance, Methane Emissions, and Rumen Microbial Flora of Dabieshan Beef Cattle.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Harnessing CRISPR-Cas9 for Lactobacillus improvement in silage production: current knowledge and future perspectives.Journal of animal science and biotechnology · 2025Review
- MCEE Promotes Intramuscular Fat Deposition in Pigs Through Regulating Mitochondrial Function.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Effects of Diet Xylooligosaccharide Supplementation on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality of Hu Lambs.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effects of alfalfa fermented feed on growth performance, meat quality, and fecal microflora of Taoyuan Black pigs.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Tuna Dark Muscle Feeding Improved the Meat Quality of Holland Mini-Piglets and Modulated the Gut Microbiota.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Because the demand for pork is increasing, it is crucial to devise efficient and green methods to improve the quality and quantity of meat. This study investigated the improvement in pork quality after the inclusion of alfalfa meal or alfalfa silage in pig diet. Our results indicated that alfalfa silage improved meat quality more effectively in terms of water-holding capacity, drip loss, and marbling score. Besides, an alfalfa silage diet can affect the level of fatty acids and amino acids in pork. Further, alfalfa silage was found to improve meat quality by remodeling intestinal microbiota and altering the level of SCFAs, providing a viable option for improving meat quality through forage.
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