Grazed grass is an important component of the majority of beef production systems used in temperate climates. Compared to concentrate-fed beef, ‘grass-fed’ beef can command a premium in some markets based on perceived differences in appearance and sensory characteristics. The influence of grazed grass per se, as well as the duration of grazing, on selected sensory characteristics of beef within a heifer production system was examined.

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屠宰前吃草或食用精料的肉牛最长肌的颜色和感官特征

放牧草是温带气候下使用的大多数牛肉生产系统的重要组成部分。与精饲牛肉相比，“草饲”牛肉在某些市场上可以根据外观和感官特征的感知差异获得溢价。检查了放牧草本身以及放牧持续时间对小母牛生产系统中牛肉的选定感官特征的影响。