Thirty Merino lamb carcasses were grouped for data analysis in three groups: A, B and C, with carcass weights of 6.5, 12.2 and 14.1 kg. Half carcasses were dissected in order to study the relationship among,bone, muscle ...

Carcases of 200 merino sheep were appraised visually and objectively. Mean age was 6.1 years and mean weight at slaughter was 40.21 kg giving a carcase yield of 19.78 kg (48.9%). Assessment of the carcass gave mean values ...

The Spanish native Merino sheep breed is perhaps the most important of the Spanish zootechnical successes. The repercussion of this breed has evolved not only the animal production but also other aspects such as laws, ...

The weight and yield of 40 merino sheep were studied. Mean weights were recorded as follows: 40.24 kg at slaughter; 36.96 kg empty slaughter weight; 18.40 g hot carcase weight and 45.75% carcase yield. The 5th cut was 22.7% ...