Lamb has a unique flavor, distinct from other popular red meats. Although flavor underpins
lamb's popularity, it can also be an impediment to consumer acceptance. Lack of familiarity …

Sheep is a major contributor to global food production among livestock and one of the great
sources of red meat for human consumption. Several QTL and numerous genes with major …

Genetic parameters were estimated for a range of meat quality traits recorded on Australian
lamb meat. Data were collected from Merino and crossbred progeny of Merino, terminal and …

Meat tenderness is a quality trait critical to consumer acceptance and determines
satisfaction, repeat purchase, and willingness to pay premium prices. The aim of this review …

In genome-wide association studies, failure to remove variation due to population structure
results in spurious associations. In contrast, for predictions of future phenotypes or estimated …

Estimated breeding values for the selection of more profitable sheep for the sheep meat and
wool industries are currently based on pedigree and phenotypic records. With the advent of …

Subtle breed differences exist for meat quality traits and the Merino does stand out, although
many comparisons are confounded by production site or lack of processing intervention …

Background Genetic variation in both the composition and distribution of fat and muscle in
the body is important to human health as well as the healthiness and value of meat from …

This paper discusses current and future issues facing lamb and beef meat quality and
proposes strategies to manage quality improvements into the future. Based on survey data …

Meat quality and carcass characteristics are becoming more relevant for the sheep breeding
programs because of their economic value. Understanding the genetic basis for these traits …