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Prediction of carcass traits in fattening Chios and Serres lambs using real-time ultrasonography and live body weight measurements pre-slaughter.
Meat science - 1 Feb 2024
Lagonikou Marianna, Tsimpouri Eirini, Gelasakis Dimitrios E, Denezi Evgenia, Gelasakis Athanasios I
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The objective of this study was to assess the capability of predicting carcass traits and meat cuts weights, in fattening lambs of indigenous Greek dairy sheep breeds, using ultrasound measurements and live body weight measurements pre-slaughter. A total of 187 lambs of Chios and Serres breeds were involved in the study. Body condition score, live body weight (LBW), and ultrasound measurements of Longissimus...
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