@article {10.3844/ajavsp.2024.315.328,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Relationship between Volumetric Water Footprint with Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics Under Intensive Beef Cattle Production in South Africa},
author = {Macamba, Tinny Noluthando and Mpofu, Takalani Judas and Nephawe, Khathutshelo Agree and Banga, Cuthbert Baldwin and Ngxumeshe, Ayanda Mavis and Ratsaka, Moses Motshekwe and Munhuweyi, Karen and Mtileni, Bohani},
volume = {19},
number = {3},
year = {2024},
month = {Oct},
pages = {315-328},
doi = {10.3844/ajavsp.2024.315.328},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajavsp.2024.315.328},
abstract = {As water accessibility becomes more challenging due to the increasing human population and agricultural competition, it is crucial to select beef cattle with optimal water efficiency. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between volumetric water footprint with carcass and meat quality of beef cattle under an intensive production system. Thirty-three (33) beef cattle weaners of three different body frame sizes (small = 11, medium = 11, and large = 11), representing three different breeds of similar age and body weight groups were obtained from stud breeders. The volumetric water footprint computed were Water Intake Efficiency (WIE), Water Consumption Efficiency (WCE), and Water-Feed-Ratio (WFR). The General Linear Model was used to analyze the data and means were separated using the Fisher LSD test. Pearson moment correlation coefficient was computed to determine the relationship between the volumetric water footprint with carcass and meat quality traits (p},
journal = {American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}