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Carcass composition of Namaqua Afrikaner, Dorper and SA Mutton Merino ram lambs reared under extensive conditions

  • 2013
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 43
A. Burger, L.C. Hoffman, J.J.E. Cloete, M. Muller & S.W.P. Cloete Page: 27 - 32

This study evaluated the differences in the muscle-fat-bone yield of Namaqua Afrikaner (NA), Dorper (D) and SA Mutton Merino (SAMM) ram lambs. The breeds constituted an indigenous, hardy and late maturing, fat-tailed breed (NA), an early maturing, commercial meat breed…

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