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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2007, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (7): 64-64.

Special Issue: 畜牧兽医

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Effect of Different Age on the Meat Production and Quality of Henan Huai Goa

Zhang Guizhi, Li Wantao, Jin Shuangxing   

  • Online:2007-07-05 Published:2007-07-05

Abstract: 【Objective】The objective of this study is to study effect of different age on the meat production and quality of Henan Huai goat; 【Method】Henan huai goats are slaughtered at 3 age groups;【Results】The results show as follow :The dressing percentage of Henan Huai goat at 3 age groups is respectively 44.03%(4month), 48.09%(8~10 month), 48.15%(16~18month). The net meat percentage at 3 age groups is respectively 29.24% (4month) ,32.21% (8~10month), 31.22% (16~18month). The content of crude fat increases significantly with age. There are no difference (P > 0. 05) at 3 age groups in some physical traits , such as cooked meat ratio, water-lossing, PH. However,the rib eye area ,cutting , diameter of muscle fiber increases significantly with age;【Conclusion】Meat Production and quality of 8~10 month Henan huai goat are the best at 3 age groups

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