In order to evaluate the effect of crossbreeding on growth performance and carcass traits, Afshari and Fashandi rams crossed with Zandi ewes. 45 Afshari x Zandi and 30 Fashandi x Zandi lambs recorded in a period of 10...In order to evaluate the effect of crossbreeding on growth performance and carcass traits, Afshari and Fashandi rams crossed with Zandi ewes. 45 Afshari x Zandi and 30 Fashandi x Zandi lambs recorded in a period of 100 days feedlot. Daily weight gain and dry matter intake significantly affected by crossbreeding which were the highest in Afshari x Zandi group (0.180 ± 0.004 and 1.415 ±0.025, respectively), but it had no effect on feed conversion ratio. The genetic group affected final feedlot weight, empty body weight, warm carcass weight and carcass efficiency which Afshari ± Zandi group had higher amounts (44.70 ± 1.25 kg, 38.85 1.05 kg, 22.63 ± 0.95 kg and 58.63 ±0.77%, respectively). The breed of ram lambs had no significant effect on the percentage of thigh, loin, shoulder', brisket, fat tail, tallow and total removal fat; however the percentage of thigh was different between two crossbred groups. Lean and fat percentage was higher in Fashandi x Zandi crosses.展开更多
文摘In order to evaluate the effect of crossbreeding on growth performance and carcass traits, Afshari and Fashandi rams crossed with Zandi ewes. 45 Afshari x Zandi and 30 Fashandi x Zandi lambs recorded in a period of 100 days feedlot. Daily weight gain and dry matter intake significantly affected by crossbreeding which were the highest in Afshari x Zandi group (0.180 ± 0.004 and 1.415 ±0.025, respectively), but it had no effect on feed conversion ratio. The genetic group affected final feedlot weight, empty body weight, warm carcass weight and carcass efficiency which Afshari ± Zandi group had higher amounts (44.70 ± 1.25 kg, 38.85 1.05 kg, 22.63 ± 0.95 kg and 58.63 ±0.77%, respectively). The breed of ram lambs had no significant effect on the percentage of thigh, loin, shoulder', brisket, fat tail, tallow and total removal fat; however the percentage of thigh was different between two crossbred groups. Lean and fat percentage was higher in Fashandi x Zandi crosses.