A note on the growth performance and carcass composition of Texel- and Suffolk-sired lambs in an intensive feeding system
- 1 April 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Animal Science
- Vol. 30 (2), 311-314
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0003356100024120
Abstract
Sixteen male and 16 female lambs were used to compare the performance and carcass composition of Texel- and Suffolk-sired lambs out of Finnish Landrace × Dorset Horn ewes. Lambs were weaned at 6 weeks of age and individually fed an all-concentrate diet ad libitum to slaughter at 30 kg (females) and 36 kg (males). At slaughter, offal weights were recorded and carcass left sides jointed and dissected.Breed types did not differ in weight at weaning, growth iate, age at slaughter, daily feed intake or feed conversion rate. Texels had heavier carcasses (17·2 v. 16·4 kg: P v. 49·2: P <0·05) than Suffolks. Texel-cross carcasses had 2·9% more lean (P <0·05), but 3·8% less total fat CP <0·01).The results indicate the suitability of Texel-sired lambs for intensive lamb production.Keywords
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