Effects of a Step-up Ractopamine Feeding Programme on Growth and Low-sodium Ham Characteristics of Berkshire Pigs
Research at Iowa State University has revealed that although a low-sodium curing solution made hams paler and gave them a less intense flavour, this is an effective way to reduce sodium content without significant detrimental processing or sensory effects. Feeding ractopamine improved bodyweight, daily gain and feed conversion.
11 December 2013
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