Effect of Breed Types and Castration on Carcass Characteristics of Boer and Large Frame Indigenous Veld Goats of Southern Africa

Weaner male Boer Goats (BG; <i>n</i> = 36; 21 bucks and 15 wethers) and large frame Indigenous Veld Goats (IVG; <i>n</i> = 41; 21 bucks and 20 wethers) were raised on hay and natural grass ad libitum and the recommended amount of commercial pelleted diet to a live weight betw...

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Main Authors: Gertruida L. van Wyk, Louwrens C. Hoffman, Phillip E. Strydom, Lorinda Frylinck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1884