Effects of Origin on Carcass and Meat Characteristics of Donkey

摘要

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of origin on carcass characteristics, non-carcass components, and meat and fat color of donkeys (Equus africanus asinus). A total of 189 animals were used, with different origin (United States of America and Mexico). The donkeys from the USA had greater (P&0.05) carcass weight, carcass dressing and pH of the longissimus muscle, compared to Mexican ones, but similar (P&0.05) cooling loss, non-carcass components and color of muscle and fat.