slit tear strength Archives

Effect of age on leather and skin traits of slaughter ostriches

2004
Issue: 2
Volume: 34

S.W.P. Cloete, S.J. van Schalkwyk, L.C. Hoffman and A. Meyer Page: 80 - 86

2024-12-13
flickerleap

Little is known about the factors affecting leather and skin traits in ostriches. The effect of age on physical skin traits of slaughter ostriches was consequently investigated. Forty skins representing slaughter ages ranging from five to 14 months were selected…

2006
Issue: 1
Volume: 36

S.W.P. Cloete, S.J. van Schalkwyk, T.S. Brand, L.C. Hoffman and C.J. Nel Page: 40 - 44

2024-12-13
flickerleap

The effects were investigated of energy and protein concentrations (with associated amino acid concentrations) in ostrich diets on leather quality of the skins of 50 ostriches. Energy concentrations were 9.0, 10.5 and 12.0 MJ ME/kg diet and protein concentrations were…