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How does the age of the animal affect the tenderness of meat?
It is the activity that toughens the muscles (the part we eat). The older an animal is, the more activity it has done during its lifetime. So, the older it is the tougher it is. The younger the animal the more tender it is.
What is the most important factor that determines the tenderness of class of poultry?
The age of the poultry is the most important factor that determines their tenderness. Younger birds generally have more tender meat compared to older birds.
What is the right age for a cow to produce good meat?
Of course when you say "cow" you are talking about a female that has had at least 1 calf,with that in mind its not really the age of a "cow" that is important.With the exception of a very old cow the real driving factor is how much freezer space do you have? A cow will dress out to about 45-60% of live weight in take home meat so generally age is not the factor. Quality of the meat is dependent upon your taste preference and how long and type of feeds used to "feed out" the animal before slaughter
Why are hen chicken wings are tougher than regular chicken wings at the store?
Hens are much older than the chickens grown for meat. The older the animal is when slaughtered, the tougher the meat. Poulets or capons for meat production usually are slaughtered at around six weeks to three months of age. Hens are slaughtered for stew and soup at the end of their prime breeding age, around one and a half years for egg layers, or 2 years for hens that produce eggs for meat birds.
What age should you slaughter a pot belly pig for eating?
9 months of age is the ideal age for slaughtering, as this will allow the meat to remain tender and lean. The older that the animal gets the tougher that the meat will become, at 9 months of age the meat will have the ideal marbling ratio (meat to fat conversions). At this time you would receive approximately 30 lbs of meat.
What animal gives us Chevon?
The type of animal that Chevon meat comes from is that of a goat. Its also the same type of meat that can be referred to as mutton. This is referrred as chevon meat because of the age of the goat.
What are facts about vegeterians?
if your a vegetarian you live longer and can talk to animal if your a meat eater you die at the age 5o
Other than mutton or lamb what are meat of goat or sheep called?
Meat from sheep is known as lamb or mutton. Meat from goats is known as capretto or chevon depending on the age of the animal when it is slaughtered.
What do you called the meat of a sheep?
Lamb
What has the author Joyce D'Silva written?
Joyce D'Silva has written: 'The meat crisis' -- subject(s): Sustainable agriculture, Livestock, Animal culture, Environmental aspects, Meat industry and trade, Animal industry 'Healthy eating for the new age' 'The meat crisis' -- subject(s): Sustainable agriculture, Livestock, Animal culture, Environmental aspects, Meat industry and trade, Animal industry 'The welfare of dairy cows' -- subject(s): Dairy cattle, Animal welfare
How long for a meat animal to grow until butchered?
This depends on what type of meat animal you are referring to. For instance, a beef steer is ready to be butchered between 18 and 24 months of age. A broiler is ready to be slaughtered at around 3 weeks of age, and a market hog at around 2 to 3 months.
What is the name of the meat of a cow?
Generally speaking, the meat from a bovine that is older than a year of age is referred to as beef.Meat from a bovine that is less than a year of age is called baby beef.Meat from a calf that is less than 3 months of age is called veal.
