Effect of different housing systems on fattening performance, slaughter and carcass characteristics of Akkeçi (White Goat) male kids

Kor, Aşkın; Karaca, Serhat; Ertuğrul, Mehmet

doi:10.1007/s11250-010-9736-6

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“…In addition, ratios of shoulder (21.05% and 21.33%), rib (26.92% and 27.97%) and long leg (31.05% and 31.22%) determined in the study were relatively lower than the reports by Akbaş and Saatcı [14] and Aktaş et al [17] , for long leg ratio in the same breed with similar weight sent for slaughter. Furthermore, values found in the study were lower than values stated by Koşum et al [18] , Daskiran et al [26] , Pena et al [28] and Bonvillani et al [30] ; and compatible with the values reported by Kor et al [33] and Atay et al [34] . A statistically significant difference was observed between single and twin male kids only for head and skin from noncarcass part ratios calculated in the study.…”

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Honamlı Erkek Oğlaklarında Büyüme, Besi Performansı ve Karkas Özelliklerine Doğum Tipinin Etkisi

Elmaz¹,

Akbaş²,

Saatcı³

2017

Kafkas Univ Vet Fak Derg

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The aim of this study is to determine fattening performance, slaughter and carcass characteristics of single and twin male Honamlı kids raised under semi-intensive conditions. In the study, 90 day-olds (weaned at the age of 75 days and the 15-day period of adaptation to feeding), 10 single and 10 twin Honamlı male kids were fattened for 56 days and all kids were sent for slaughter at the end of the fattening period. Final average live weights were found to be 34.4 kg and 30.4 kg for single and twin kids. Average daily live weight gain during fattening was 203 g for single kids and 231 g for twin kids. Hot carcass weights obtained after slaughter were 14.47 kg and 12.43 kg; dressing percentages calculated based on empty body weight were determined to be 52.46% and 51.11% for single and twin kids, respectively (P>0.05). Cold carcass weights were determined to be 14.19 kg and 11.17 kg for single and twin kids, respectively; cold carcass yields calculated based on empty body weight were determined to be 51.53% and 50.04% for single and twin kids. The surface areas of M. longissimus dorsi (MLD) were found to be 13.39 cm2 and 12.43 cm2, respectively. Withers height, rump height, body length, chest girth, and nose length of single kids were relatively higher compared to twin kids at the end of the fattening period.

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Honamlı Erkek Oğlaklarında Büyüme, Besi Performansı ve Karkas Özelliklerine Doğum Tipinin Etkisi

Elmaz¹,

Akbaş²,

Saatcı³

2017

Kafkas Univ Vet Fak Derg

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“…The houses are made of iron sheet roof, timber wall, slated floor which helps in separating dung and urine. The ground surface is cemented to facilitate the collection of urine [11].…”

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Flock Dynamics and Approaches for Reducing Mortality Rate among Mubende Goats at BuZARDI Semi-Intensive Farm, Hoima, Uganda

Guma¹,

Baguma²,

Asekenye³

et al. 2022

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Goats are globally very important domestic small ruminants being kept for meat, milk, skin, byproducts and several socio-cultural purposes. Goat farmers in the Lake Albert Crescent Zone (LACZ) of Uganda identified dryseason feed scarcity, poor breeds, diseases, informal marketing and theft as major constraints which underscore the scarcity of information on improved management technologies and the need for targeted decisions. At BuZARDI goat farm, a semi-intensive farm that is also experiencing similar challenges, we documented management practices and collected production related data for 2 years. We computed flock dynamics and mortality rates purposely to influence decisions aimed at increasing the farm's productivity. Data were collected using pens and books, validated and analyzed using MS office 2013 and SPSS version 22. The flock size increased from 37 goats in July 2020 to 175 goats in June 2022. One hundred twenty-five goats were introduced into the farm as breeding stock, 89 kids were born on the farm and 61 goats died due to various causes. The average number of goats in the farm per month was 109.2 (SEM = 13.7), female 79.8 (SEM = 10.8) and male 29.4, (SEM = 9.9). Average population of goats at risk of death was 95 and the Mortality rate was 27 goats per 1000 goat months. The disaggregated mortality rate of 5 goats per 1000 goat months and 39 goats per 1000 goat months were obtained for the period FY 2020-2021 and FY2021-2022 respectively. The main contributors to the mortality of goats were worm infestation (33%), fracture and injuries arising from stampedes (18%), Ticks and tick borne diseases (18%), respiratory tract infections (11%) and malnutrition (10%). We recommend strict adherence to the flock health program; improved parasite management, separation & improved care for kids, vaccinations, safer feeding, and evidence based disease management, adoption of digital data collection tools and development How to cite this paper:

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Effects of steam-treated rice straw feeding on growth, digestibility, and plasma volatile fatty acids of goats under different housing systems

Naeem

Rajput

et al. 2014

Trop Anim Health Prod

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In order to use rice straw as forage in livestock feeding, the effects of steam-treated rice straw (at 15.5 kgf/cm(2) for 120 s) feeding on growth performance, plasma volatile fatty acid profile, and nutrient digestibility of goats were determined. Twenty male goats (18.69 ± 0.34 kg) were used in an 84-day trial. The goats were divided into four groups of five goats each to receive steam-treated (STRS) or untreated (UTRS) rice straw diet under closed house (CH) and open house (OH) systems. The results revealed that the goats fed with STRS had significantly higher dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and acid detergent fiber (ADF) digestibility; similarly, the average daily weight gain and feed conversion ratio were higher for STRS groups under both CH and OH systems than those for UTRS. The plasma protein and insulin in STRS and cholesterol in UTRS groups was higher (P < 0.05) at 60 days but found not different (P > 0.05) at 30 days. The plasma amylase, lipase, T3, T4 and glucagon at 30 and 60 days were not different (P > 0.05) among the groups. The plasma acetate, propionate, butyrate, and total volatile fatty acid were higher (P < 0.05) in STRS groups at 30 and 60 days. The housing conditions had no effects (P > 0.05) on these parameters. It could be concluded that steam treatment of rice straw at 15.5 kgf/cm(2) for 120 s increased apparent nutrient digestibility, hence increased the growth and feed efficiency of growing goats.

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Effect of different housing systems on fattening performance, slaughter and carcass characteristics of Akkeçi (White Goat) male kids

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Honamlı Erkek Oğlaklarında Büyüme, Besi Performansı ve Karkas Özelliklerine Doğum Tipinin Etkisi

Honamlı Erkek Oğlaklarında Büyüme, Besi Performansı ve Karkas Özelliklerine Doğum Tipinin Etkisi

Flock Dynamics and Approaches for Reducing Mortality Rate among Mubende Goats at BuZARDI Semi-Intensive Farm, Hoima, Uganda

Effects of steam-treated rice straw feeding on growth, digestibility, and plasma volatile fatty acids of goats under different housing systems

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