on January 14, 2021
3 potential solutions to manage woody breast in broilers
New technologies, strategic positioning and management strategies could help minimize the impact of the myopathy.
Woody breast is a breast meat myopathy that affects the rigidity, texture and mouth feel of broiler meat. The breast meat may also be a pale color and soft in consistency.
Texture issues can include fibrousness, crunchiness and other unappealing attributes to consumers. Woody breast meat is typically discarded at…