Abstract:The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of breed group, slaughter weight, and sex on the muscle fiber area, collagen percentage, and fatty acid profile of goat kid meat. A total of 74 animals (Alpine; ½ Boer + ½ Alpine; ½ Nubian + ½ Alpine; ¾ Boer + ¼ Alpine; and three-cross [¼ Boer + ¼ Alpine + ¼ Nubian]) were used. One animal was selected per slaughter weight, sex, and breed group to evaluate the fatty acid profile. One-third of the animals was slaughtered upon reaching 25, 30, and 35 kg. The … Show more
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