Roughage and concentrate based feeding and their impact on beef quality – A review

Abstract

The feeding system is a major factor that affects the physicochemical, nutritional, and sensory quality of beef. This review examines the impact of roughage and concentrate-based diets on beef quality, emphasizing nutrient absorption, carcass composition, fatty acid profile, and flavor. Roughage-based systems, which are heavy in fibrous forages, help generate slimmer carcasses and increase good fatty acids like omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). This makes meat healthier and less likely to go bad. Feeding concentrates, on the other hand, speeds up growth, makes the carcass heavier, and adds fat to the muscles, which makes the meat more tender, juicy, and popular with customers. But if you consume too much concentration, it might mess with your metabolism and produce acidosis, so you need to be careful about what you eat. Using both feeding methods along with precision feeding technology can make animals perform better and increase the quality of the meat while keeping the rumen healthy. Consistently high-quality beef production that fulfills both consumer needs and sustainability goals may be achieved by continuing to improve feeding procedures.