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Carcass Characteristics of the Libyan Purebred Mahali Goat and their Crosses with Damascus and Morcia Granada Goats.
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Publisher
جامعة السلطان قابوس. كلية العلوم الزراعية والبحرية
Gregorian
2010
Language
English
English abstract
This study was conducted to evaluate the carcass characteristics of Mahali (M), Damascus (D) and Morcia Granada (G) goats and their crosses. Live weight, carcass weight, dressing-out %, rib eye muscle area, non-carcass components and kidney fat were measured. The results showed significant superiority of Damascus goats in live weight (65.8 kg), carcass weight (34.3 kg), dressing-out %( 52.1%), rib eye muscle areas (22.7 cm) over the Mahali and Morcia Granada goats. The crossbred group (1/2 M x 1/2 D) was superior in live weight (50 kg), carcass weight (24.2kg), dressing-out %( 48.4%), and rib eye muscle area (21.2cm) over other crossbreds. The crossbred group (¾D x AM) was superior in live weight (61.7kg), carcass weight (31 kg) and rib eye muscle area (21.3cm) over the other ¾ crossbreds. This study indicated that crossing between Mahali x Damascus breed was beneficial for increasing live weight, carcass weight and meat production.
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2410-1079
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Citation
Ahtash, A. E., Biala, A. S., Magid, A. F., & Marhoun, H. M. (2010). Carcass Characteristics of the Libyan Purebred Mahali Goat and their Crosses with Damascus and Morcia Granada Goats. Agricultural and Marian Sciences Journal, 15 (1), 21-27.
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Journal articles