Continuous versus intermittent electrical stimulation of beef carcasses and their effect on hot-boned Muscle-pH decline (1981)

Authors

J.E. Bowles
Melvin C. Hunt
J.L.A. Kendall
M. Lyon
Curtis L. Kastner
Michael E. Dikeman

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1981; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station); 394; Beef; Electrical stimulation; pH; Hot-boned

Abstract

Short bursts of electricity (intermittent electrical stimulation) to beef carcasses accelerated pH decline and the onset of rigor mortis more than continuous stimulation did.

Recommended Citation

Bowles, J.E.; Hunt, Melvin C.; Kendall, J.L.A.; Lyon, M.; Kastner, Curtis L.; and Dikeman, Michael E. (1981) "Continuous versus intermittent electrical stimulation of beef carcasses and their effect on hot-boned Muscle-pH decline (1981)," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2580