Effect of Sex on Slaughter and Carcass Traits of Beltsville Small White Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) under Indian Hot Humid Climatic Condition
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2016-07
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The study was conducted to know the
effect sex on slaughter and carcass quality
traits of Beltsville Small White turkey
(Meleagris gallopavo). Beltsville Small White
male and female Turkeys were reared under
intensive system was used for this study. 40
Turkeys (20 Male and 20 female) were
slaughtered by following standard procedures
and slaughter and carcass characteristics
were recorded. The mean live weight (kg) ,
carcass weight(kg), dressing percentage (%) ,
blood (%),intestines (%), giblets
(%),abdominal fat (%),neck (%),wings (%),
back (%) and breast (%) values were
significantly (P>0.01) higher in male turkeys.
However, significantly (P>0.01) reverse
trends were observed in thighs (%) and
drumstick yield which was higher in female
turkeys. Feathers (%), feet (%) and head (%)
yield values between male and female turkeys
did not differ significantly. From these results,
it is concluded that, sex had a very significant
effect on slaughter and carcass characteristics
of Beltsville Small White turkeys. Male turkey
is more suitable for to obtain better slaughter
and carcass traits and higher meat production
under Indian hot humid climatic condition.
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Veterinary Science, Meat Science and Technology