Simultaneous improvement of breast muscle yield and meat quality in Langshan chickens

Key Points

• Enhanced breast muscle yield was observed alongside improved meat quality in Langshan chickens, showing a promising intervention.
• The study indicated breast muscle yield increased by 15% while maintaining meat quality as rated by texture and flavor.
• Observational analysis across several growth stages highlighted carcass characteristics correlating with muscle development and quality.
• These findings support better farming strategies to boost chicken muscle yield while ensuring high-quality meat, benefiting the poultry industry.