Crossbreeding locally adapted hair sheep to improve productivity and meat quality

ABSTRACT: The use of lambs from crossing of local with specialized sheep breeds for meat production may lead to higher meat deposition and a smaller fat amount in the carcass, with a more adequate nutritional profile for human consumption. This study investigated the performance, carcass and meat ch...

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Main Authors: Juliano Issakowicz, Ana Claudia Koki Sampaio Issakowicz, Mauro Sartori Bueno, Ricardo Lopes Dias da Costa, Andre Torres Geraldo, Adibe Luiz Abdalla, Concepta McManus, Helder Louvandini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo
Series:Scientia Agricola
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162018000400288&lng=en&tlng=en