Title of article :
Carcass Characteristics of the Libyan Purebred MahaliGoat and their Crosses with Damascusand Morcia Granada Goats
Author/Authors :
Ahtash, Abdelkareem E. Al-Fateh University - Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Animal Production, Libya , Biala, Abdulla S. Al-Fateh University - Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Animal Production, Libya , Magid, Aiad F. Al-Fateh University - Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Animal Production, Libya , Marhoun, Hamed M. Omar Mokhtar University - Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Animal Production, Libya
Abstract :
This study was conducted to evaluate the carcass characteristics of Mahali (M), Damascus (D) and Morcia Granada (G) goatsand 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%), ribeye muscle areas (22.7 cm²) over the Mahali and Morcia Granada goats. The crossbred group (1/2 M ҳ 1/2 D) was superior in live weight (50kg), carcass weight (24.2kg), dressing-out %( 48.4%), and rib eye muscle area (21.2cm²) over other crossbreds. The crossbred group (¾D ҳ¼M) was superior in live weight (61.7kg), carcass weight (31 kg) and rib eye muscle area (21.3cm²) over the other ¾ crossbreds. This studyindicated that crossing between Mahali ҳ Damascus breed was beneficial for increasing live weight, carcass weight and meat production.
Keywords :
Bbeeds , crossbreeding , carcass
Journal title :
Agricultural and Marine Sciences- A Research Journal
Journal title :
Agricultural and Marine Sciences- A Research Journal
