Publications by authors named "M Timlin"
The objective of this study was to establish the impact of β-casein A1/A1, A1/A2 and A2/A2 phenotypes on the cheese-making process, cheese structure and on the subsequent in vitro gastric digestion properties of the cheese samples. The time required for curd cutting in cheese milk containing β-casein A2/A2 was significantly delayed, compared to milks containing β-caseins A1/A1 and A1/A2. After 180 days of ripening no differences were observed in the level of soluble nitrogen at pH 4.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA pasture or concentrate-based dietary regime impacts a variety of factors including both ruminal health and function, and consequently milk production and quality. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of feeding differing pasture levels on the metabolite composition of bovine ruminal fluid. Ruminal fluid was obtained from rumen-cannulated spring-calving cows (N = 9, Holstein-Friesian breed, average lactation number = 5) fed one of three diets across a full lactation season.
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- The study explored how the stage of lactation and diet (high, medium, or no pasture) affect the composition and quality of Cheddar cheese.
- It found that while overall cheese composition remained similar across diets, fatty acid profiles varied significantly, with pasture-fed cheese showing higher levels of beneficial nutrients like omega-3s.
- Additionally, the stage of lactation had a more pronounced effect on the ripening characteristics and protein content of the cheese than diet alone.
Introduction: Bovine milk contains a rich matrix of nutrients such as carbohydrates, fat, protein and various vitamins and minerals, the composition of which is altered by factors including dietary regime.
Objectives: The objective of this research was to investigate the impact of dietary regime on the metabolite composition of bovine whole milk powder and buttermilk.
Methods: Bovine whole milk powder and buttermilk samples were obtained from spring-calving cows, consuming one of three diets.
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- The study addressed long wait times for spinal care in Irish orthopaedic centres without dedicated spinal services by developing a virtual spine clinic in collaboration with Mater Misericordiae University Hospital.
- It assessed the efficiency of this new pathway by analyzing referral times, treatment outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
- Results showed reduced consultation times, with 20% of patients undergoing surgery and 50% planned for spinal injections, demonstrating that this approach can effectively improve spinal care delivery in similar settings.