Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Often, animals destined for consumption are fed supplements to help speed up or slow down their growth rate, enhance aesthetics, or standardize the product. Herein, we examined the supplement Depth Charge and its effects on the fat and protein content in lambs of the same age and lineage. Depth Charge increases fiber consumption to add spring of rib or an outward rib cage curvature to an animal's appearance while restricting feed consumption. Since the supplement targets the rib-loin area, we chose to analyze loin chop, loin roast, and hamburger cuts from each lamb and conducted experiments to determine how each was affected. Protein content was determined using a RIPA buffer to lyse the cells, followed by a Bradford assay, while fat content was obtained through a tallow rendering method. The hamburger cut serves as an internal standard, representing a mixture from various body regions, while the loin chop and loin roast provide a more concentrated look at the targeted areas. This study aims to quantify the impacts of Depth Charge on meat composition to better understand the connection between dietary supplementation and livestock production.
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Beth Conway and Dr. Thomas Cavitt
Recommended Citation
koesel, alianna, "Dietary Supplementation in Lambs: Evaluating the Effects of Depth Charge on Meat Composition" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium. 3.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/student_scholars_symposium/2025/Full_schedule/3
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Dietary Supplementation in Lambs: Evaluating the Effects of Depth Charge on Meat Composition
Often, animals destined for consumption are fed supplements to help speed up or slow down their growth rate, enhance aesthetics, or standardize the product. Herein, we examined the supplement Depth Charge and its effects on the fat and protein content in lambs of the same age and lineage. Depth Charge increases fiber consumption to add spring of rib or an outward rib cage curvature to an animal's appearance while restricting feed consumption. Since the supplement targets the rib-loin area, we chose to analyze loin chop, loin roast, and hamburger cuts from each lamb and conducted experiments to determine how each was affected. Protein content was determined using a RIPA buffer to lyse the cells, followed by a Bradford assay, while fat content was obtained through a tallow rendering method. The hamburger cut serves as an internal standard, representing a mixture from various body regions, while the loin chop and loin roast provide a more concentrated look at the targeted areas. This study aims to quantify the impacts of Depth Charge on meat composition to better understand the connection between dietary supplementation and livestock production.