Muscle Development of Livestock Animals - 9780851998114

Muscle Development of Livestock AnimalsPhysiology, Genetics and Meat Quality\nAuthor(s): Marinus Te Pas, Henk Haagsman, Maria Everts\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: CABI Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: CABI Publishing\nISBN-13: 9780851998114, 978-0851998114\nSynopsis\nWell-developed and functional muscle tissues are a prerequisite for healthy meat-producing animals. Good muscle development leads to improved meat quality. Hence modern breeds of livestock animal have been selectively bred for better conformation, increased muscle size and increased muscle-to-bone ratio. This book describes all aspects of muscle development research, and contains contributions from leading research groups around the world.