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Meat and Muscle Biology

The official journal of the American Meat Science Association

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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 8 • Issue 1 • 2024

Research Articles


Inhibition of Clostridium perfringens in High-Moisture, Uncured Turkey Products by Vinegar-Based Clean-Label Ingredients During Extended Cooling

Kathleen A. Glass, McKenna P. Mahnke and Max C. Golden

2024-09-04 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17657 • 1-9

Comparison of Growth Inhibition of Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium botulinum, and Bacillus cereus During Extended Cooling of Uncured Poultry

Kathleen A. Glass, Max C. Golden, Jeffrey J. Sindelar and Brandon J. Wanless

2024-09-04 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17650 • 1-13

Impact of Spoilage Bacterial Populations on Discoloration of Beef Steaks

Colton L. Smith, Ifigenia Geornaras and Mahesh N. Nair

2024-09-03 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17796 • 1-13

Hot Carcass Fabrication Intervention for Managing Top Round Quality in Heavy Weight Beef Carcasses

Yufei Guo, Brooklyn Epperson, Mikayla Heimbuch, Sierra Jepsen, Claire Shaw, Meagan Wottoon, Jessie Van Buren, James A. Nasados, Julia Piaskowski, Phillip D. Bass and Michael J. Colle

2024-08-14 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17769 • 1-14

Inclusion of Dry-Aged Beef Trimmings as a Quality and Flavor Enhancer for Ground Beef

Derico Setyabrata, Sebastian Hernandez, Bruce R. Cooper, Jerrad F. Legako and Yuan H. Brad Kim

2024-08-09 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17794 • 1-16

Freezing Promotes Postmortem Proteolysis in Beef by Accelerating the Activation of Endogenous Proteolytic Systems

Chandler D. Stafford, Mackenzie J. Taylor, David S. Dang, Mohammed A. Alruzzi, Kara J. Thornton and Sulaiman K. Matarneh

2024-08-08 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17760 • 1-15

Double Freezing Beef Strip Loin Steaks at Blast or Consumer Freezing Temperatures in Vacuum and Overwrapped Packaging

Megan E. Eckhardt, Ty E. Lawrence, Travis C. Tennant and Loni W. Lucherk

2024-08-07 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17712 • 1-11

Nitrite-Embedded Film Develops Cured Color in Nitrite-Free Bologna Sausage Packaged Following Thermal Processing

Michael S. Cropp, Rodrigo Tarté, James S. Dickson, Angela M. Shaw, Terry A. Houser, Kenneth J. Prusa and Joseph G. Sebranek

2024-08-05 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17670 • 1-17

Color and Tenderness Proteomic Biomarkers of Beef From Steers Fed Sorghum Substituted for Maize

Yonela Z. Njisane, Farouk Semwogerere, Gadija Mohamed, Bongani K. Ndimba and Cletos Mapiye

2024-07-23 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17305 • 1-16

Muscle Source Influences Ground Beef Quality

Jordan H. Hinton, Jerrad F. Legako, Kelly R. Vierck, Terry E. Engle, J. Chance Brooks, Keith E. Belk and Dale R. Woerner

2024-07-19 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17751 • 1-17

Beef Chuck, Sirloin and Round Determined Suitable for Use as Beef Finger Steaks

Brooklyn S. Epperson, Jessie B. Van Buren, Mikayla L. Heimbuch, Kayleen F. Oliver, Sierra M. Jepsen, James A. Nasados, William J. Price, Robert J. Haggerty, Michael J. Colle and Phillip D. Bass

2024-07-10 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17761 • 1-8

Evaluation of Beef Retail Shelf-Life Following Extended Storage at Low Temperature

Sara V. Gonzalez, Chaoyu Zhai, Michael J. Hernandez-Sintharakao, Ifigenia Geornaras and Mahesh N. Nair

2024-06-18 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17649 • 1-13

Impact of Aging Methods and Frozen Storage on Beef Quality Attributes from Different Finishing Diets

Daniela Correa, Marcia del Campo, Santiago Luzardo, Guillermo de Souza, Carlos Álvarez, María Font-i-Furnols and Gustavo Brito

2024-06-10 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17695 • 1-16

Myogenesis of Porcine Muscle Satellite Cells by Extracellular Matrix From Fibrotic Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Do Hyun Kim, Seong Joon Hong, Seo Gu Han, Hyuk Cheol Kwon, Hyun Su Jung, Jong Hyeon Han, Dong Hyun Keum, Jinryong Park, Jeong Tae Do and Sung Gu Han

2024-05-29 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17658 • 1-14

Influence of Increasing Carcass Weights on Pork Carcass Characteristics and Traditional and Alternative Fabrication Yields

Joseph L. Metz, Erin E. Bryan, Kayla E. Barkley, Kaitlin Richey Guthrie, Hannah M. Remole, Danielle C. Shirey, Xuenan Chen, Khalil A. Jallaq, Anna C. Dilger and Bailey N. Harsh

2024-05-29 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16304 • 1-10

Chromium and Methionine Effects on Amino Acid Uptake, Gene Expression, and Protein Abundance in Bovine Satellite Cells

Philip M Urso., Jongkyoo Kim, Jerrad F. Legako, Kimberly B. Wellmann, Luke K. Fuerniss and Bradley J. Johnson

2024-05-25 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17748 • 1-11

Vitamin A–Enriched Diet at Late Gestation Affects Intramuscular Fat Deposition in Beef Offspring

Sarah Dean, Maykelly Gomes, Walmir Silva, Michael Steele, Katharine Wood, Min Du, Thais Costa, Nicola Serão, Mateus Gionbelli and Marcio Duarte

2024-05-21 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17646 • 1-12

Inactivation of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Campylobacter jejuni in a Restructured Beef Jerky Developed for Production in Ethiopia

Jessica Brown, Taylor O'Bannon, Arie Havelaar, Chad Carr, Barbara B. Kowalcyk and Jason M. Scheffler

2024-04-23 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16091 • 1-12

Wet Aging USDA Select Beef Strip Steaks: Implications on Consumer Acceptability, Demand, and Product Selection

Shangshang Wang, Chelsie Dahlgren, Derris Devost-Burnett, Caleb O. Lemley, K. Virellia To, Xue Zhang, Kalyn Coatney, Anuraj T. Sukumaran, M. Wes Schilling and Thu Dinh

2024-04-12 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17644 • 1-15

Maceration Frequency Impacts Semitendinosus and Biceps femoris Surface Area, Cooking Loss, and Palatability Outcomes

Kade E. Lawrence, Megan E. Eckhardt, Loni W. Lucherk and Ty E. Lawrence

2024-04-06 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17710 • 1-7

Effects of Thawing Method on Palatability Traits, Quality Attributes, and Thawing Characteristics of Beef Steaks

Lindsey K. Decker, Erin S. Beyer, Michael D. Chao, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Jessie L. Vipham and Travis G. O'Quinn

2024-03-22 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17687 • 1-17

Environmental Enrichment Has Minimal Impact on Fresh and Processed Meat Quality of Turkeys

Melinda Dennis, Yiru Dong, Yufei Guo, Yuan H. Brad Kim, Marisa Erasmus and Stacy M. Scramlin Zuelly

2024-03-21 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16759 • 1-8

Change in Myoglobin Denaturation and Physiochemical Properties Among Three Degrees of Doneness and Three Beef Whole Muscles

Erin S. Beyer, Kaylee J. Farmer, Ellie G. Kidwell, Samuel G. Davis, Keayla M. Harr, Michael D. Chao, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Jessie L. Vipham, Melvin C. Hunt and Travis G. O'Quinn

2024-03-15 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16919 • 1-12

Flavor Development of Ground Beef from 3 Muscles, 3 USDA Quality Grades, and 2 Wet-Aging Durations

M. Sebastian Hernandez, Caroline N. French, Jerrad F. Legako, Leslie D. Thompson, Markus F. Miller and J. Chance Brooks

2024-03-12 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17159 • 1-17

Effect of Electrostatic Field Assisted Thawing on the Quality of Previously Frozen Beef Striploins

Grace E. Corrette, Haley J. Jeneske, Linnea A. Rimmer, Larissa Koulicoff, Sara Hene, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Travis G. O'Quinn, Scott Eilert, Bret Flanders and Michael D. Chao

2024-03-12 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17199 • 1-16

Evaluation of Fresh and Frozen Beef Strip Loins of Equal Aging Periods for Palatability Traits

Erin S. Beyer, Lindsey K. Decker, Ellie G. Kidwell, Ashton L. McGinn, Michael D. Chao, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Jessie L. Vipham and Travis G. O'Quinn

2024-03-12 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16903 • 1-13

Multivariate Examination of Metabolic Contributions to Beef Longissimus Lumborum Flavor

D. Andy King, Rhonda K. Miller, Russell O. McKeith, Adria L. Grayson, Steven D. Shackelford, Kerri B. Gehring, Jeffrey W. Savell and Tommy L. Wheeler

2024-03-09 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17055 • 1-14

Influence of Finishing Systems on Carcass Characteristics, Composition, and Fatty Acid Profile of Bison Bulls

Clay J. Newton, Lydia M. O'Sullivan, Keith R. Underwood, Judson K. Grubbs, Christina E. Bakker, Kristi M. Cammack, Thu Dinh, Carter Kruse and Amanda D. Blair

2024-03-07 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16999 • 1-13

Carcass Yield and Subprimal Cutout Value of Beef, High- and Low-Yielding Beef × Dairy, and Dairy Steers

Blake A. Foraker, Bradley J. Johnson, J. Chance Brooks, Mark F. Miller, Nicholas C. Hardcastle and Dale R. Woerner

2024-03-03 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17004 • 1-16

All-Trans Retinoic Acid Drives Development Phase- Specific Response to Adipogenic and Myogenic Processes in Bovine Skeletal Muscle-Derived Cells

Xue Cheng Jin, Dong Qiao Peng, Won Seob Kim, Jin Soo Park, Jun Hee Lee, Yuan H. Brad Kim, Steve B. Smith and Hong Gu Lee

2024-02-28 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16978 • 1-13

National Beef Tenderness Survey—2022: Consumer Sensory Panel Evaluations and Warner-Bratzler Shear Force of Beef Steaks From Retail and Foodservice

Ayleen A. Gonzalez, E. Paige Williams, Trent E. Schwartz, Ashley N. Arnold, Davey B. Griffin, Rhonda K. Miller, Kerri B. Gehring, J. Chance Brooks, Jerrad F. Legako, C. Chad Carr, Gretchen G. Mafi, Carol L. Lorenzen, Robert J. Maddock and Jeffrey W. Savell

2024-02-23 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16997 • 1-11

Effect of Postmortem Aging and Fast-Freezing on Meat Quality of Various Lamb Cuts Under Prolonged Frozen Storage and Repeated Freezing/Thawing Conditions

Yuan H. Brad Kim, Jinkyu Seo, Robert Kemp and Adam Stuart

2024-02-21 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17604 • 1-10

Effects of Sodium Nitrite and Tocopherol Incorporated Poly(Lactic Acid) Biodegradable Films on Dark-Cutting Beef Color

Trinity J. Smith, Anibal Bher, Rafael Auras, Timothy Bowser, Morgan L. Denzer, Mansour Alnajrani, Wesley Osburn, Gretchen Mafi, Morgan Pfeiffer and Ranjith Ramanathan

2024-02-17 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17006 • 1-15

Yield and Quality Attributes of Aged Beef through Lipid Coatings: A Comparative Study of Milk Butter and Pork Lard

Jonatã Henrique Rezende-de-Souza, Renata Tieko Nassu, Renata Ernlund Freitas de Macedo, Vanessa Cristina Francisco, Marilia Silva Malvezzi Karwowski and Sérgio Bertelli Pflanzer

2024-02-16 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16909 • 1-12

Effects of Low Supplement Levels of Plant Oil and Type of Antioxidant on Meat Quality Parameters of Feedlot Lambs

Alannah M. Olivier, Jeannine Marais, Leo N. Mahachi, Cletos Mapiye, M. Hope Jones and Phillip E. Strydom

2024-02-10 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17003 • 1-12

Utilizing a Combined Approach to Assess the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Peracetic Acid on Chicken Thighs and Beef Trim

Jessica A. Brown, Dana K. Dittoe, Cindy B. Austin, Kara B. Mikkelson, Billy Hughes and Steven C. Ricke

2024-02-10 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16818 • 1-17

Carcass and Meat Quality of Lambs From Intensive Grazing Systems Differing in the Age of Slaughter

Ana C. Cougo, Gustavo Brito, Guillermo de Souza and Santiago Luzardo

2024-02-06 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16089 • 1-12

Consumer Evaluation of Plant-Based Ground Beef Alternatives in Real-World Eating Scenarios

Travis G. O'Quinn, Lane A. Egger, Kaylee J. Farmer, Erin S. Beyer, Katie R. Lybarger, Jessie L. Vipham, Morgan D. Zumbaugh and Michael D. Chao

2024-01-25 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16904 • 1-14

Chilling Rates Impact Carcass and Meat Quality Parameters of Bos indicus Cattle

Cris Luana de Castro Nunes, Rizielly Saraiva Reis Vilela, Pâmela Gracioli Vilas Boas, Juliana Chaves Silva, Jenifer Maira Lima Ramos, Taiane da Silva Martins and Mario Luiz Chizzotti

2024-01-14 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16908 • 1-10

Differences in Spoilage Microflora Growth Kinetics Could Be Contributing to Beef Muscle-Specific Color Stability

Colton L. Smith, Sara V. Gonzalez, Jessica L. Metcalf, Ifigenia Geornaras and Mahesh N. Nair

2024-01-13 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16915 • 1-14

Fresh and Frozen Storage on Meat Quality and Sensory Attributes of Lamb Loins and Legs

Michaella A. Fevold, Kasey R. Maddock-Carlin, Wanda L. Keller and Travis W. Hoffman

2024-01-09 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 15701 • 1-9

Novel, All-Natural Mustard Extract Influences Beef Patty Shelf Stability

Claire R. Shaw, Meagan N. Wottoon, Brooklyn S. Epperson, Yufei Guo, Jessie B. Van Buren, James A. Nasados, Phillip D. Bass, Jessica M. Lancaster, Inna E. Popova and Michael Colle J.

2024-10-05 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 18114 • 1-7

Review Articles


Meat Quality Research Priorities: Outcomes From a Technical Summit

Christi M. Calhoun, Carol L. Lorenzen, Benjamin M. Bohrer, Kelly R. Vierck, Robert J. Maddock and Glynn Tonsor

2024-07-29 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17791 • 1-22

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Collection: Review Papers

Technological Aspects of Bridging the Gap Between Cell-Based Food and Conventional Meat

Minsu Kim, Hyun Young Jung, Marie-Pierre Ellies-Oury, Sghaier Chriki, Jean-François Hocquette and Cheorun Jo

2024-06-24 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17645 • 1-25

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Collection: Review Papers

Meat Alternatives and Their Impact on Human Health: A Comprehensive Review

Emanuele Pontalti, Marco Cullere and Antonella Dalle Zotte

2024-05-25 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17711 • 1-19

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Collection: Review Papers

Bioactive Compounds in Meat: Their Roles in Modulating Palatability and Nutritional Value

Gauri Jairath, Ashim Kumar Biswas, Gorakh Mal and Surendranath P. Suman

2024-03-19 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16992 • 1-15

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Collection: Review Papers

Re-Veal the Beef Industry: Strategies to Produce High- Quality Beef From Young Cattle in Pastoral Systems

Renyu Zhang, Enrique Pavan, Mustafa M. Farouk and Carolina E. Realini

2024-01-31 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 16989 • 1-26

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Collection: Review Papers

Short Communication


A Comparison of Three Camera Technology Predictions of Intramuscular Fat Percentage in F1 Wagyu

David M. Velazco, Hanna Ostrovski, Chris Poppy, Brad Morgan, Robert Williams, Mahesh N. Nair, Robert Delmore, Jennifer Martin, Keith E. Belk and John Scanga

2024-07-23 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17792 • 1-5

Reciprocal Meat Conference Invited Reviews


Environmental Sustainability of Livestock Systems

Sara E. Place

2024-08-16 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 18117 • 1-5

Also a part of:

Collection: Review Papers

Experior: Development History, Commercial Launch, and Research Plans

Phillip J. Rincker

2024-08-08 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 18051 • 1-14

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Collection: Review Papers

Less But Better—Pork Meat Will Become One of the Luxury Foods of the Future

Lars L. Hinrichsen and Susanne Støier

2024-07-30 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17922 • 1-12

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Collection: Review Papers

Correction


Corrigendum to “Mechanistic Development of Cancers Associated with Processed Meat Products: A Review”

Wendy A. Bedale, Andrew L. Milkowski, Charles J. Czuprynski and Mark P. Richards

2024-02-08 Volume 8 • Issue 1 • 2024 • Article 17698 • 1