Table 1. Physical traits of the breast muscle recorded in the present study.
| Breed A (n = 34) | Breed B (n = 34) | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BW (g) | 484.15 ± 24.94 | 488.11 ± 24.62 | 0.512 |
| BMW (g) | 372.55 ± 52.66 | 350.59 ± 42.58 | 0.063 |
| BMW/BW (%)a | 76.86 ± 9.43 | 71.88 ± 8.37 | 0.024 |
| pH24 | 6.05 ± 0.14 | 6.01 ± 0.18 | 0.202 |
| WHC (%)a | 79.59 ± 4.43 | 76.72 ± 6.25 | 0.033 |
| WBSFa (Newtons) | 11.54 ± 2.97 | 15.04 ± 2.87 | 0.000 |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD. Breed A, White Carneau; breed B, Europigeon. BW, live body weight; BMW, breast muscle weight; BMW/BW, the ratio of breast muscle weight to live body weight; pH24, pH value of the breast muscle 24 hr postmortem; WHC, water-holding capacity; WBSF, Warner−Bratzler shear force.
a
Means differed significantly between squabs from two breeds (P < 0.05).