Effect of Breed across Sampling Periods. Breed of sire
and breed of dam acted independently of each other
for some fatty acid variables across sampling periods.
Subcutaneous adipose tissue samples from Brahmansired
calves contained less saturated fatty acids and
more total unsaturated fatty acids and MUFA ( P <
.05) than samples from Hereford-sired calves (Table
3). Differences in degree of unsaturation apparently
were due to the percentages of MUFA, because
Brahman-sired calves had a greater percentage MUFA
than Hereford-sired calves ( P = .035). Similar breed
differences in total saturated fatty acids and more