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ANSC 2340
PSE DRD
8
Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
04/16/2014

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Term
What is Ultimate pH?
Definition

When acidification has been completed (glycogen used up)

5.5-6

Term
What is Lairage?
Definition
Holding of animals at plant before slaughter
Term
How does stress affect demand on muscle?
Definition

stimulates contraction

O2 use increases

lactic acid produciton increases

bloodflow increases

Term
What stunning meathod is used on pigs?
Definition

CO2 or electricity

NOT Captive bolt

 

Term
What does PSS stand for?
Definition
Porcine Stress Syndrome
Term
What factors cause PSS?
Definition

Biological factor- hereditary gene, suseptibility to stress

Enviornmental Factor- Pre-slaughter stress

Term
What is the price of stress resistant animals?
Definition
muscle glycogen, affect lactic acid from meat to muscle
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