• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권1호
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• pp.149-159
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• 2023

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of castration method and short-term fattening periods on Hanwoo cattle. Thirty-two Hanwoo calves (average body weight: 148.4 ± 19.8 kg) were used. The calves were randomly assigned in a 2 × 2 factor according to two castration methods (castration or hemi-castration) and two short-term finishing periods (24 months or 26 months). The final body weight increased significantly as the fattening period increased (p < 0.05), and the average daily weight gain was higher in the hemi-castration groups than in the castration groups (p < 0.05). After surgical castration, testosterone concentration was higher in the hemi-castration group than in the castration group during the entire experimental period (p < 0.05). The rib eye area was wider in the hemi-castration group than in the castration group (p < 0.01).An interaction effect was observed between the castration method and short-term fattening period (p < 0.05). Marbling and auction price scores differed between castration methods and were higher in the castration group than in the hemi-castration group (p < 0.01). Gross receipts and net income increased in the castration group compared to the hemi-castration group (p < 0.01) and showed a tendency to increase with the short-term fattening period, but there was no significant difference. Thus, castration to remove both testicles is essential for economic profit through producing high-quality Korean beef meat, and short-term fattening for 26 months, rather than 24 months, can benefit more by increasing carcass weight and meat quality.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.121-125
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• 2013

The survey was conducted to investigate the relation between slaughter inspection results and the quality of cattle carcasses by inquiring animal products grading service results of Korea Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation (KAPE) about partial-disposed cattle carcasses after dismantling inspection. Of the 13,586 slaughtered cattle, 1,343 (9.9%) cattle heads were partially disposed from January to August, 2012 at slaughterhouses in Gwangju area, Korea. Of the 1,343 partial disposed cattle, 613 (45.6%) cattle carcasses were graded into above "Grade 1". Among partially disposed 1,171 Hanwoo heads, 613 (52.3%) cattle carcasses were graded into above "Grade 1". However, none of dairy and beef cattle carcasses were graded into above "Grade 1" out of 163 and 9 partial disposals, respectively. Of the 221 partial disposals by enteric fat necrosis, 139 carcasses were graded into above "Grade 1", and the ratio; 62.9% (P=0.001), was higher than that (50.3%) of total cattle carcass grade which is above "Grade 1". From these results, it is suggested that quality of cattle carcasses which is mainly determined by marbling might be related to the fatty lesions such as fatty liver and enteric fat necrosis.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제64권6호
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• pp.1173-1183
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• 2022

Adipogenesis is a complex process comprising commitment and a differentiation stages. Through research, many different transcriptional factors were found to mediate preadipocyte commitment and differentiation. Lysine has a potential of regulating the commitment and differentiation of preadipocytes. In the present study, intramuscular stromal vascular cells (SVC) isolated from Hanwoo beef cattle were used to elucidate the effects of low lysine level on adipogenesis. SVC were isolated and incubated with various concentrations of lysine (0, 37.5, 75, 150 and 300 µg/mL). No significant difference were observed in the proliferation of SVC after 24 and 48 h of incubation with different concentration of lysine. On preadipocyte determination, reducing the level of lysine significantly increased the expression of preadipocyte commitment gene Zinc finger protein 423 and Preadipocyte factor-1. Upon differentiation, Oil Red O staining revealed that lipid accumulation and triglyceride content significantly increased with the decreasing lysine levels in the media. Expression levels of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ, CCAAT enhancer binding protein-α, sterol regulatory element binding protein-1c, Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 and stearoyl CoA desaturase were upregulated by the decreased level of lysine. These data suggest the potential mechanism of action for the improved preadipocyte commitment and adipocyte differentiation in bovine intramuscular SVC upon treatment with low levels of lysine. These findings may be valuable in developing feed rations that promote deposition of intramuscular fat in beef cattle through lysine level modification.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제66권3호
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• pp.614-629
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• 2024

Hanwoo beef is in high demand because of its unique flavor, freshness, and high-fat content. However, the longer rearing period required to enhance marbling in Hanwoo cattle has adverse environmental consequences, such as greenhouse gas emissions and overall rearing costs. To address consumer preferences for leaner and healthier meat, the Korean meat industry has recently introduced Hanwoo heifer meat as an alternative source, but its quality traits are still unclear. Nevertheless, there is a limited body of research exploring the impact of Hanwoo gender (steer, heifer, and cow) and their corresponding slaughter ages on meat quality traits. This study looked into how gender affected the physicochemical and qualitative features of Hanwoo striploin at their respective slaughter ages. Results revealed that cow striploin has higher levels of moisture (66.81%) and protein (20.76%), whereas it contains lower levels of fat (10.66%) and cholesterol (34.66 mg/100 g). Regarding the physicochemical properties, cow striploin exhibited significantly lower shear force, color indexes, and soluble collagen (p < 0.05). However, chondroitin (1.19%) and muscle fiber area (1,545.23 ㎛²) were significantly higher in steer striploin than in heifer and cow (p < 0.05). Cow striploin exhibited significantly higher levels of oleic acid, unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) while having lower levels of eicosadienoic acid and atherogenic index compared to the other two groups. Cows and heifers had higher concentrations of amino acid metabolites than striploin from steers. Furthermore, bioactive metabolites such as carnitine and carnosine content were found higher in cow and heifer respectively. Overall, Hanwoo cattle gender influences the qualitative attributes of striploin; nevertheless, compared to steer and heifer striploin, cow striploin is a relatively good source of protein, fatty acid content, and metabolites conducive to a healthy diet.

• BMB Reports
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• 제42권8호
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• pp.529-534
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• 2009

Marbling score (MS) is the major trait that affects carcass quality in beef cattle. In this study, we investigated the association between genetic polymorphisms of the adipose differentiation-related protein gene (ADFP) and carcass traits in Korean cattle (also known as Hanwoo). Using direct DNA sequencing in 24 unrelated Korean cattle, 25 novel polymorphisms were identified within all exons and their flanking regions of ADFP, including the promoter region (1.5 kb). Among them, 21 polymorphic sites were selected for genotyping in the beef cattle (n = 425). Statistical analyses revealed that one promoter polymorphism (c.-56-18A > G) was associated with MS (P = 0.009). The 'A' allele of c.-56-18A > G exerted a lowering effect on MS, e.g., the lowest MS was found in 'A/A' (MS = 2.09 ${\pm}$ 1.23), intermediate in 'A/G' (MS = 2.11 ${\pm}$ 1.31), and the highest in 'G/G' (MS = 2.47 ${\pm}$ 1.47). Our findings suggest that these polymorphisms in ADFP might be important genetic factors involved in carcass quality in beef cattle.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.185-192
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• 2009

소 염색체 19번에 존재하는 유지방 함량 및 지방산 조성에 영향을 미치는 양적경제 형질 유전자 좌위에서 발견된 지방산 합성 효소인 FASN 유전자는 포화지방산과 불포화지방산의 함량을 조절하는 강력한 후보유전자이다. 본 연구에서 FASN 유전자의 g.17924 A>G 변이를 한우집단과 미국산 육우 집단에서 분석하였고 그 결과는 한우에서는 GG형의 개체빈도가(71%)로 매우 높았으며, 미국산육우에서는 GG형 빈도는 불과(35%)밖에 되지 않았다. 한우 품종에서 FASN 유전자의 염기서열 분석을 하여 27 개의 단일염기 변이를 발견 하였고, 그 중 9개는 본 연구에서 처음으로 밝혀지는 단일염기 변이이다. 한우 집단 100두와 수입우 집단 96에 대하여 유전자형 분석을 수행한 결과, FASN 유전자 내의 4개의 단일염기 변이의 연관 불평형 및 반수체 구역을 연구하였다. g.10568 C>T와 g.11280 G>A 단일염기 변이의 다형성은 한우집단에서 고기의 육색(P=0.004)과 고기의 조직감(P=0.0114)에 고도의 유의성이 통계적인 분석에 의하여 나타났다. 그리고 g.13125 C>T와 g.17924 G>A 다형성은 등지방두께 및 육량지수에 유의성을 관찰할 수 있었다(P=0.0179, 0.0495). 이상의 결과는 소 FASN 유전자 내의 변이들이 한우집단의 불포화 지방산 함량과 도체 형질에 연관성은 차별화된 고급한우육을 생산하기 위한 중요한 DNA 마커로써 활용가치가 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.568-575
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 제주도에서 자라는 인진쑥을 일정량 첨가한 TMR 사료를 개발하여, 이를 제주 한우에게 급여한 경우, 인진쑥의 급여가 한우등심의 성분조성에 미치는 영향을 확인하였으며, 그 결과로 고급화된 기능성 한우의 생산 가능성을 검토하였다. 대조군(control)은 인진쑥을 혼합하지 않은 비육우 사료를 급여하였고, 급여군(treatment)은 인진쑥을 혼합한 비육우 사료를 급여하였다. 한우등심의 수분, 조단백질, 조지방, 조회분 함량, 열량, 콜레스테롤 및 콜라겐은 인진쑥 급여에 의한 영향이 없었다. 무기질 함량은 대조군 및 급여군 사이에 유의한 차이가 없었으며, 총무기질 함량은 대조군 및 급여군이 각각 3,559.20 및 3,998.01 ppm으로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 비타민 $B_1$ 및 $B_2$함량은 대조군 및 급여군 사이에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 구성아미노산 총량은 대조군 및 급여군이 각각 14.56% 및 13.90%로 유의한 차이가 없었으며, 유리아미노산 총량은 대조군(763.06 ppm)과 급여군(720.92 ppm) 사이에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 포화지방산은 대조군 및 급여군이 각각 42.956% 및 40.918%이고, 불포화지방산은 각각 57.043% 및 59.083%이었다. 인진쑥을 급여한 한우등심에서 유의하게 증가한 지방산은 myristic acid, myristoleic acid, pentadecenoic acid, palmitic acid 및 ${\gamma}$-linolenic acid이었으며, 급여하지 않은 한우등심에서 많이 함유된 지방산은 arachidic acid이었다(p<0.05).

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.563-579
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• 2023

Myogenesis and adipogenesis are the important processes determining the muscle growth and fat accumulation livestock, which ultimately affecting their meat quality. Hanwoo is a popular breed and its meat has been exported to other countries. The objective of this study was to compare the myogenesis and adipogenesis properties in satellite cells, and meat quality between Hanwoo and Vietnamese yellow cattle (VYC). Same 28-months old Hanwoo (body weight: 728±45 kg) and VYC (body weight: 285±36 kg) steers (n=10 per breed) were used. Immediately after slaughter, tissue samples were collected from longissimus lumborum (LL) muscles for satellite cells isolation and assays. After 24 h post-mortem, LL muscles from left carcass sides were collected for meat quality analysis. Under the same in vitro culture condition, the proliferation rate was higher in Hanwoo compared to VYC (p<0.05). Fusion index was almost 3 times greater in Hanwoo (42.17%), compared with VYC (14.93%; p<0.05). The expressions of myogenesis (myogenic factor 5, myogenic differentiation 1, myogenin, and myogenic factor 6)- and adipogenesis (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma)-regulating genes, and triglyceride content were higher in Hanwoo, compared with VYC (p<0.05). Hanwoo beef had a higher intramuscular fat and total monounsaturated fatty acids contents than VYC beef (p<0.05). Whilst, VYC meat had a higher CIE a* and total polyunsaturated fatty acids content (p<0.05). Overall, there was a significant difference in the in vitro culture characteristics and genes expression of satellite cells, and meat quality between the Hanwoo and VYC.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.281-284
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• 2022

This study focused on the characteristics of manure in five beef cattle farms and two breeding farms in Hanwoo centered in Gyeongsangbuk-do province. The results of analysis and evaluation are as follows; First, the pH of manure in all the farms in this study was within the appropriate range of 8.81 to 9.45. Second, the dry matter content varied from 44.7% to 70.5% for all the farms. Third, the total nitrogen content in all the farms was 2.05-3.04%, which is higher than the reported range; however, it could play a role as a soil improvement agent when used as compost. Fourth, although the exact range of ammonia-N (VBN) content was not reported, results analyzed in all the farms showed that the level of impact on the environment was insignificant. In conclusion, soil and environment improvement effects are expected to be effective if the manure at Hanwoo farms in the Gyeongbuk area are used as compost through appropriate management.

• 한국유기농업학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.463-481
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• 2009

Regional Agricultural Cluster(RAC) at Asan area has been formed with Purundeul farming union corporation(Purundeul) as the center from the year 2005. Originally, RAC has been proceeded by Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MFAFF) all over the nation from 2005. This RAC has helped Asan area to establish the foundation of environmentally friendly agriculture(EFA) searching for nutritional cycle. This also made jumping age turn developing age in EFA at Asan area. The number of Purundeul producer members was 386 farmers in 2008. Purundeul introduced organic livestock farming(Korean beef cattle; Hanwoo) for proceeding EFA searching for nutritional cycle in 2007, and had 719 cattle at the end of March 2009. Feedstuff materials for organic livestock is mostly produced from seeding farming by-products within Asan or the country. Asan RAC had built factories for feedstuff producing and beef processing with producers' investment.