Abstract
Birth weights of Boer (BO) sired kids were 9% higher than Alpine (AL) sired kids. Weaning, 160 d weight and preweaning average daily gain (ADG) were similar for the AL × AL, AL × SA and BO × AL. Breed of dam was significant (P < 0.02) for birth, weaning, 100-d weight, and preweaning ADG. Similar dressing percentage (DP) and ribeye muscle area (REA) were observed among AL × AL, AL × SP, and BO × SP crosses.
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Goonewardene, L. A., Day, P. A., Patrick, N., Scheer, H. D., Patrick, D., & Suleiman, A. (1998). A preliminary evaluation of growth and carcass traits in Alpine and Boer goat crosses. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 78(2), 229–232. https://doi.org/10.4141/A97-041
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