Carcass characteristics of goats and sheep in Northeast Brazil

Authors

  • C. Bellaver
  • E. A. P. Figueiredo
  • E. R. Oliveira
  • K. P. Pant

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1983.v18.15226

Keywords:

sheep breeds, goat breeds, castrated lambs, castrated kids, tropical semi-and region

Abstract

Carcass characteristics of genotypes of goats and sheep were evaluated. The mature ewes belonged to three breeds: (1) Santa Inês, (2) Morada Nova and (3) Crioula. Yearling castrated or non-castrated mate kids belonged (1) to four genotypic groups, local breeds (Moxotó, Marota, Canindé, Repartida); (2) to crosses and grades of Anglo-Nubian, (3) of Bhuj, and (4) SRD. In sheep, marked breed differences were observed in pre-slaughter weight and weights of wet skim, dressed head and pluck. In goats, marked breed differences were observed in pre-slaughter weight, weights of hot carcass and wet skin, lengths of carcass and hind leg, thorax depth and dressing percentages. Castrated kids had higher pre-slaughter and hot carcass weights, but lesser carcass and thorax depth.

How to Cite

Bellaver, C., Figueiredo, E. A. P., Oliveira, E. R., & Pant, K. P. (2014). Carcass characteristics of goats and sheep in Northeast Brazil. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 18(3), 301–309. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab1983.v18.15226

Issue

Section

ANIMAL SCIENCE