Determining meat quality of a live animal
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    Determining meat quality of a live animal 失效
    确定活的动物的肉质

    公开(公告)号:US06862550B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-01

    申请号:US09830145

    申请日:1999-10-26

    CPC classification number: G01N33/12 G01K13/002

    Abstract: A method of providing an indication of pH levels in an animal can alternatively be used to provide an indication of stress in an animal. Since pH and temperature are related to ultimate meat quality, the method of the invention may also be used to provide an indication of ultimate meat quality. In the method, periodic measurements are obtained corresponding to the body temperature of the animal. An algorithm is applied to the measurements obtained. The algorithm cumulatively takes account of variations of body temperature over time. The results of the algorithm are compared to a per-determined threshold. Alternatively, the results of the algorithm may be compared with a standard to provide a quantitative indication of pH, stress or meat tenderness. A system for providing an indication of meat quality/stress levels or pH levels in an animal is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 替代地,可以使用在动物中提供pH水平的指示的方法来提供动物的应激指征。 由于pH和温度与最终的肉质量有关,本发明的方法也可用于提供最终肉质量的指示。 在该方法中,对应于动物的体温获得周期性测量。 对所获得的测量结果应用算法。 该算法累积地考虑了体温随时间的变化。 将算法的结果与预定阈值进行比较。 或者,可以将算法的结果与标准进行比较,以提供pH,压力或肉嫩度的定量指示。 还提供了用于提供动物中肉质量/胁迫水平或pH水平的指示的系统。

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