Meat and Muscle Biology is a fully open access journal that is a publication home for a broad scope of high quality, peer-reviewed manuscripts on all aspects of meat science (including meat derived from domestic mammals, avians, reptiles, aquaculture species, amphibians, wild capture mammals, and synthetic meat analogs) applied muscle biology and related topics.
Meat and Muscle Biology is published by the Iowa State University Digital Press for the American Meat Science Association.
Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023
Research Article
Product Yield and Color of Striploin and Sirloin Cuts Transported at Different Refrigerated Temperatures
Christina E. Bakker, Lydia M. O'Sullivan, Keith R. Underwood, Amanda D. Blair, Heather R. Rode-Atkins and J. Kyle Grubbs
2023-01-24 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 14393 • 1-11
Muscle Profiling of the Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Accessorius, and Gluteus Medius Comprising the Beef Top Sirloin Butt
Sierra Marie Jepsen, Jessie B. Van Buren, Brooklyn S. Epperson, Mikayla L. Heimbuch, Kayleen F. Oliver, James A. Nasados, Michael J. Colle, Diana I. Clark and Phillip D. Bass
2023-02-17 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 15717 • 1–8
Carcass Characteristics and Quality Attributes of Beef from Cattle Supplemented Zinc and Ractopamine Hydrochloride
Matthew D. Schulte, Katherine G. Hochmuth, Edward M. Steadham, Kenneth J. Prusa, Steven M. Lonergan, Stephanie L. Hansen and Elisabeth J. Huff-Lonergan
2023-03-01 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 14457 • 1-14
Use of High-Pressure Processing to Improve the Redness of Dark-Cutting Beef
Cole Reesman, Gary Sullivan, Mary-Grace Danao, Morgan Pfeiffer, Sunil More, Gretchen Mafi and Ranjith Ramanathan
2023-04-28 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 15716 • 1-12
Influence of Aging Temperature and Duration on Flavor and Tenderness Development of Vacuum-Packaged Beef Longissimus
M. Sebastian Hernandez, Dale R. Woerner, J. Chance Brooks, Tommy L. Wheeler and Jerrad F. Legako
2023-05-23 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 15710 • 1-14
High-Intensity Ultrasonication as an Innovative Approach for the Softening of Wooden Breast Meat in Broilers
Giulia Baldi, Mara Antonia Gagliano, Francesca Soglia, Fabio D'Elia, Luca Laghi, Pietro Rocculi and Massimiliano Petracci
2023-06-06 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16092 • 1-10
The Effect of Commonly Used Organic Acids on the Microbiota of Cured Deli-Style Turkey Breast
Mehmet Dogan, Andrew L. Milkowski, Andrew J. Steinberger, Garret Suen and Jeffrey J. Sindelar
2023-06-30 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16086 • 1-12
Prediction of Tenderness, Juiciness, and Flavor Profile of 2 Beef Muscles with Different Aging Times Using Rapid Evaporative Ionization Mass Spectrometry (REIMS)
Michael J. Hernandez-Sintharakao, Chandler J. Sarchet, Jessica E. Prenni, Dale R. Woerner, Chaoyu Zhai and Mahesh N. Nair
2023-07-13 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16120 • 1-14
Flavor Development of Individually Vacuum-Packaged Beef Steaks During Extended Wet Aging
Samantha N. Barker, J. Chance Brooks, Jordan T. Bachler, Dale R. Woerner and Jerrad F. Legako
2023-07-13 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16192 • 1-11
Descriptive Beef Flavor Attributes and Consumer Acceptance Relationships for Heavy Beef Eaters
Rhonda K. Miller, Rachel A. Gray, Chris R. Kerth, Koushik Adhikari and Jay Neal
2023-08-04 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 14449 • 1-15
Combined Impacts of Initial Freezing Rate and Thawing/Cooking Conditions on Physicochemical and Textural Properties of Pork Patties
Jihan Kim, Jin-Kyu Seo, Hyun-Wook Kim and Yuan H. Brad Kim
2023-08-23 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16190 • 1-11
Relationships Among Initial Color or Biochemical Traits and Final Discoloration in the Pork Longissimus Dorsi, Triceps Brachii, and Psoas Major
Kayla E. Barkley, Dustin D. Boler and Bailey H. Harsh
2023-08-31 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16095 • 1-14
High-Pressure Processing Helps Meet the Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Shiga Toxin–Producing E. coli (STEC) Performance Standards for Beef Summer Sausage
Macc Rigdon, Harshavardhan Thippareddi, Chevise L. Thomas, Sanjay Kumar, Robert W. McKee and Alexander M. Stelzleni
2023-09-20 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16076 • 1-10
Exploring the Effects of Incorporating Egg Powder Containing Phospholipase α2 Antibody on Ground Striploin Shelf-Life
Carolina Velasco Ayala, Larissa A. Koulicoff, Colin K. Y. Chun, Elizabeth A. E. Boyle, Travis G. O'Quinn, Mark P. Richards, Cassandra Jones and Michael D. Chao
2023-09-20 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16242 • 1-11
Arginine and Lysine Promote Skeletal Muscle Hypertrophy by Regulating the mTOR Signaling Pathway in Bovine Myocytes
Jongkyoo Kim and Won Seob Kim
2023-10-10 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16876 • 1-13
Determination of Consumer Color and Discoloration Thresholds for Purchase of Representative Retail Ground Beef
Katie R. Lybarger, Erin S. Beyer, Kaylee J. Farmer, Lane A. Egger, Lindsey N. Drey, Melvin C. Hunt, Jessie L. Vipham, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Michael D. Chao and Travis G. O'Quinn
2023-10-26 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16757 • 1-19
Untargeted Metabolomics for Beef Flavor Beyond Fat in Ground Beef With Different Lean Sources and Different Fat Content From a Common Fat Source
Zena M. Hicks, Chris R. Kerth, Kayley R. Wall, Stephen B. Smith and Rhonda K. Miller
2023-11-15 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16080 • 1-17
Quality and Palatability of Beef Subprimals Subjected to Various Frozen/Refrigerated Storage Conditions
Shelley A. Curry, Ashley Arnold N., Jeffrey W. Savell and Kerri B. Gehring
2023-11-21 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16144 • 1-10
Pork Quality Attributes and Eating Characteristics Among Different Premium and Commodity Pork Loin Programs
Erin S. Beyer, Lauren L. Prill, Emily A. Rice, Lindsey N. Drey, Brittany A. Olson, John M. Gonzalez, Michael D. Chao, Jessie L. Vipham, Morgan D. Zumbaugh and Travis G. O'Quinn
2023-11-22 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16895 • 1-9
Thermal Imaging Efficacy in Predicting Trim Loss from Cull Sow Carcasses
William Edward Taylor, Dalton C. Humphrey, Ben D. Peyer, Christopher J. Cassady, Steven M. Lonergan and Kenneth J. Stalder
2023-11-23 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16758 • 1-10
Comparison of Meat Quality From Hanwoo Cattle Having Yellow and White Carcass Fat
Hye-Jin Kim, Seungchul Lee, Sethukali Anand Kumar, Hoe-Yong Jung, Hak-Pil Kim, Juae Gil, Chang Wan Sun and Cheorun Jo
2023-11-23 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 16878 • 1-11
Color Stability During Retail Display Differs Among Muscles in Pork
Kayla E. Barkley, Dustin D. Boler and Bailey N. Harsh
2023-12-01 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 15718 • 1-13
Review Article
Mechanistic Development of Cancers Associated with Processed Meat Products: A Review
Wendy A. Bedale, Andrew L. Milkowski, Charles J. Czuprynski and Mark P. Richards
2023-11-29 Volume 7 • Issue 1 • 2023 • Article 15762 • 1-63