CARCASS AND PRIME CUT PRODUCTION OF BRAHMAN CROSS MALE CATTLE BASED ON DIFFERENT AGE LEVELS

  • Anggun Sari Permata Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Hasanuddin University, Makassar - Indonesia
  • Hasman Hasman Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Hasanuddin University, Makassar - Indonesia
  • Hasrin Hasrin Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Hasanuddin University, Makassar - Indonesia
  • Asmaul Fitria Nur Hidayah Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Hasanuddin University, Makassar - Indonesia
  • Sri Helda Wulandari Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Hasanuddin University, Makassar - Indonesia
  • Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Hasanuddin University, Makassar - Indonesia
  • Muhammad Fadlirrahman Latief Department of Animal Production Technology, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Hasanuddin University, Makassar - Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30598/biofaal.v6i1pp39-46
Keywords: Brahman cross steer, ages, carcass, prime cut

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of age on carcass yield and prime cuts in steer Brahman Cross (BX) cattle. The research was conducted from September 2 to 22, 2015, at PT Cianjur Arta Makmur slaughterhouse, Cianjur Regency, West Java. A total of 68 steer BX cattle were used, divided into four age groups based on permanent incisor eruption: PI0 (<18 months, n=15), PI2 (18–24 months, n=19), PI4 (>24–36 months, n=21), and PI6 (>36–42 months, n=13). Measured variables included slaughter weight, hot carcass weight, cold carcass weight, carcass percentage, and prime cut yields (tenderloin, striploin, cube roll). Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. The results showed no significant differences (p>0.05) among age groups in terms of slaughter weight (507.07 ± 44.58 kg), hot carcass weight (287.97 ± 23.85 kg), cold carcass weight (273.31 ± 23.57 kg), carcass percentage (53.95 ± 1.92%), and prime cut weights: tenderloin (3.73 ± 0.39 kg), striploin (10.27 ± 1.28 kg), cube roll (5.01 ± 0.61 kg). Although age did not significantly affect carcass and cut yields, the highest retail sales value was observed in PI2 cattle at Rp23,110,648. These findings suggest that while age level does not significantly influence carcass or prime cut weights, economic returns may vary based on carcass composition and retail pricing.

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Published
2025-06-10
How to Cite
Permata, A., Hasman, H., Hasrin, H., Hidayah, A. F. N., Wulandari, S. H., Syamsuddin, S., & Latief, M. F. (2025). CARCASS AND PRIME CUT PRODUCTION OF BRAHMAN CROSS MALE CATTLE BASED ON DIFFERENT AGE LEVELS. Biofaal Journal, 6(1), 39-46. https://doi.org/10.30598/biofaal.v6i1pp39-46
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Vol 6 No 1 (2025): Biofaal Journal
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