GROWTH AND CARCASS TRAITS OF YOUNG BOER GOAT BUCKS FED A DIET OF WINTER VELD HAY AND SUPPLEMENTED

摘要

Fifteen Boer goat bucks were allocated to two groups: WH (n=8) fed Themeda Manda grass hay; and WH+S (n=7) fed the same hay, plus maize, molasses and urea. Body weights measured and feed consumption were recorded. After slaughter, carcass characteristics and chemical were determined, WH+S animals recorded a higher live weight and feed intake. Carcass composition was similar. WH animals had higher proportions of heart and cuts where muscle depots are higher; WH+S group had higher percentages in the liver and cuts where fat depots are located.