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MUSCULATURE [3 records]

Record 1 2003-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regulations and Standards (Food)
  • Slaughterhouses
DEF

The general outline of the muscle formation of a livestock carcass.

OBS

Although muscle depth is now included in the grading formula, its influence is minor. Because of this, a very large difference in muscling would be required to affect carcass index, therefore, the drawbacks of selecting for increased muscling are greater than the potential benefits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
  • Abattoirs
DEF

Aspect général du développement musculaire d'une carcasse de bétail.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Science
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

The distribution of flesh on animals.

CONT

Animals with the frame size and degree of fleshing of Simmental will require more total ration than their smaller framed counterpart but they have a higher rate of feed efficiency. (Document on the Simmental breed).

OBS

In Canada, the term "fleshing" is sometimes incorrectly used to mean the finish of the carcass ["état d'engraissement", in French].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zootechnie
  • Anatomie animale
CONT

(...) Chez les croisés Brown Swiss, la faible charnure des morceaux nobles est compensée par leur longueur (...).

OBS

Conformation musculaire d'une carcasse; teneur en maigre.

Spanish

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Record 3 1990-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

the skeletal and muscular systems which provide support, protection, and the means of motion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
CONT

la musculature, formée par l'ensemble des muscles fixés sur le squelette ou sous la peau, actionne les leviers osseux et assure les mouvements et conditionne les attitudes du corps.

Spanish

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