A comparative analysis of carcass and meat traits, and rumen bacteria between Chinese Mongolian sheep and Dorper × Chinese Mongolian crossbred sheep

Mutton is one of the most widely consumed meats globally. The Chinese Mongolian sheep (MS) breed is an indigenous breed of sheep characterised by high-quality meat and strong adaptability. Dorper × Chinese Mongolian crossbred sheep (DS) is an improved breed with a rapid growth rate and high mutton y...

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Main Authors: Jinzhu Xiang, Liang Zhong, Hui Luo, Lingbo Meng, Yanbing Dong, Zhi Qi, Hanning Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-04-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731122000544