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July 15, 2026AnimalsOpen Access

Effects of Crossbreeding on Growth Performance and Carcass Traits in Sheep Under Extensive Pasture Systems

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BAB. AteikhanZTZh.Е. TitanovNBNadezhda Burambayeva

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Randomized trial evaluates crossbreeding's impact on growth and carcass traits in sheep, suggesting genetic strategies for meat productivity.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the impact of crossbreeding on the growth performance and carcass traits of sheep raised on natural pastures.
  • Four genotypic groups were studied: CW, MM × CW, SCW, and MW × SCW; n=120 total lambs.
  • Growth performance was measured from birth to 4-4.5 months, and carcass characteristics were analyzed in a sample of five lambs per group.
  • Data analysis employed one-way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test.
  • Crossbred lambs had a 20% increase in carcass weight compared to purebred groups.
  • Dressing percentage reached 54.0% (p < 0.001) for crossbred lambs, indicating improved yield.
  • MW × SCW genotype demonstrated the highest meatiness coefficient (5.15), reflecting superior carcass composition.

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Ateikhan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a57245a88b21df875480cf6https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16142167
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