@article{Suliman_Al-Baadani_Abdelrahman_Alhidary_2021, title={Production performance, carcass traits and meat quality of growing Naemi lambs fed a diet containing palm kernel meal}, volume={51}, url={https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/tjvm/article/view/247667}, abstractNote={<p><span class="fontstyle0">Palm kernel meal (PKM) is a byproduct produced after oil extraction from palm kernels. It is a valuable source of<br>fiber, energy and protein which can reduce the cost of total mixed ration (TMR). This study was conducted to assess<br>the growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of lambs fed TMR pellet with PKM. A total of 32,<br>three-month-old male lambs were randomly distributed into two diets (PTMR1= 0; PTMR2= 200 kg PKM/ton TMR).<br>Results of the study showed that the production performance and the characteristics, composition and fat content of<br>carcasses, as well as meat quality traits were not affected by PTMR2. The relative weight of the loin and tail and<br>cohesiveness were lower while the index of myofibril fragmentation was higher when compared to PTMR1. The pH<br>and color of the carcass and meat components were not significantly different except for hindquarter color (Lightness)<br>and the ultimate meat pH in PTMR2. The pH value and tissue color (Redness) of rumen were higher when the lambs<br>were fed with PTMR2 compared to PTMR1. The study indicates that 20% PKM addition to TMR may be a safe strategy<br>for lamb feeding with no negative impact on growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of lambs.</span> </p>}, number={1}, journal={The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine}, author={Suliman, Gamaledin M. and Al-Baadani, Hanee H. and Abdelrahman, Mutassim M. and Alhidary, Ibrahim A.}, year={2021}, month={Feb.}, pages={111–117} }