What is it about?

The effects of slaughter age (8 vs 12 months) were investigated on meat and carcass quality obtained from Martina Franca donkey foals.

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Why is it important?

The study was performed in order to characterise a new product, donkey foal meat.

Perspectives

The results of this study confirm that donkey meat may serve as a suitable meat source for consumers seeking an alternative to traditional red meats.

Paolo Polidori
Universita degli Studi di Camerino

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This page is a summary of: A comparison of the carcass and meat quality of Martina Franca donkey foals aged 8 or 12months, Meat Science, August 2015, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.03.018.
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