Preliminary Evaluation of Slaughter Value and Carcass Composition of Indigenous Sheep and Goats from Traditional Production System in Tanzania

Preliminary Evaluation of Slaughter Value and Carcass Composition of Indigenous Sheep and Goats from Traditional Production System in Tanzania

The aim of the pilot study was to evaluate slaughter characteristics and carcass composition of indigenous long fat tailed sheep and Small East African goats purchased from the auction markets slaughtered at 1.5 to 2 yrs of age and 20 kg to 25 kg live weight. The animals were slaughtered according t...

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Main Authors: Dismas S. Shija, Louis A. Mtenga, Abiliza E. Kimambo, Germana H. Laswai, Daniel E. Mushi, Dynes M. Mgheni, Angello J. Mwilawa, Eligy J. M. Shirima, John G. Safari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies 2013-01-01
Series:Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
Subjects:
Carcass Composition
Dressing Percent
Goat
Sheep
Slaughter Characteristics
Online Access:http://www.ajas.info/upload/pdf/ajas-26-1-143-18.pdf

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