Anandh, M. AnnaJagatheesan, P.N. RichardTANUVAS2018-07-042018-07-042016-07http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810057007The 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.en-USVeterinary ScienceMeat Science and TechnologyArticle