Slaughter and carcass characteristics of Malawi Zebu steers and some observations on hindquarter conformation

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Abstract

Presents results of a study carried out at the Bunda College Farm of Malawi to collect data on slaughter & carcass characteristics of Malawi Zebu steers describes the correlation between linear measurements taken on the hindquarter of the live animal & hindquarter weight.

Citation

Tropical Agriculture;60(3): 221-223

Authors

  • Butterworth, M.H.
  • McNitt, J.I.

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