ENHANCEMENT OF MEAT QUALITY USING BUTOFAN AND NUCLEOPEPTIDE BIOSTIMULATORS
Keywords:
biostimulants, meat quality, organoleptic properties, physicochemical parameters, microbiological safetyAbstract
This study evaluated the effects of the biostimulants Butofan and Nucleopeptide on calf growth and beef quality. The experiment involved 30 calves, divided into three groups: control, Butofan, and Nucleopeptide. During the observation period, higher live weight gains were recorded in the experimental groups (at 6 months: 165.2 ± 0.2 kg and 163.2 ± 1.2 kg, respectively) compared to the control group (157.0 ± 1.05 kg). Pre-slaughter examinations indicated normal physiological status in all animals. Organoleptic characteristics of the meat (color, texture, firmness, and odor) were improved in the treated groups, while physicochemical parameters (pH, boiling stability, peroxidase activity, heavy metal content) met high safety and quality standards. Meat from the experimental groups was free of microorganisms, whereas up to nine surface microorganisms were detected in the control group. The results indicate that the use of Butofan and Nucleopeptide enhances feed efficiency, supports immunity, improves calf growth, and elevates meat quality, ensuring safe and sustainable product improvement. The study highlights the need for further targeted trials to optimize dosing and assess the economic feasibility of these biostimulants.
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