Increasing Meat Production in Goats through Crossbreeding

Authors

  • Alexandru-Gabriel Vartic Research and Development Institute for Sheep and Goat Breeding Palas, Constanța, 900316, I. C. Bratianu Blvd 248, Romania.
  • Oana-Corina Dordescu Research and Development Institute for Sheep and Goat Breeding Palas, Constanța, 900316, I. C. Bratianu Blvd 248, Romania.
  • Corneliu-Ion Neacsu Research and Development Institute for Sheep and Goat Breeding Palas, Constanța, 900316, I. C. Bratianu Blvd 248, Romania.
  • Petru-Gabriel Vicovan Research and Development Institute for Sheep and Goat Breeding Palas, Constanța, 900316, I. C. Bratianu Blvd 248, Romania.
  • Ioan Pădeanu Banat's University of Life Sciences ”Regele Mihai I”, Timisoara, 300645, Calea Aradului 119, Romania.
  • Constantin Pascal Ion Ionescu from Brad University of Life Sciences, Iași, 700490, Mihail Sadoveanu Alley 8, Romania.

Keywords:

buckling, carpatina, goats, hybrids, meat

Abstract

In Romania, research on enhancing meat production in goats through hybridization is sparse, with studies being conducted primarily at R.D.I.S.G.B. Palas Constanta. This study aims to highlight the benefits of crossbreeding the Carpatina and Boer breeds in terms of all morphoproductive indices. The objective is to develop a Romanian goat breed tailored for meat production, which is well-suited to Romanian conditions. In this regard, the research focuses on analyzing the main morphoproductive indicators of the newly created R1 (75% Boer x 25% Carpatina) and F1 (50% Boer x 50% Carpatina) populations compared to the Carpatina breed (control group). The body weight was 12.87% higher in R1 hybrids (75% Boer x 25% Carpatina) compared to the F1 group (50% Boer x 50% Carpatina) and 17.67% higher compared to Carpatina breed kids. The average daily weight gain in kids during the fattening period was 130.80 g (Carpatina breed) and 185.30 g (R1 hybrids). The difference between the R1 and F1 study groups was 17.85% concerning the average daily gain, and the F1 hybrid group achieved an average daily gain that was 20.21% higher compared to the Carpatina breed kids. The specific energy and protein consumption in the R1 and F1 hybrid groups were lower than in the Carpatina breed kids. The experimental slaughters revealed superior qualities in hybrid kids compared to those of the Carpatina breed.

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Published

2024-05-30

Issue

Vol. 57 No. 1 (2024): Scientific Papers: Animal Science and Biotechnologies

Section

Genetics

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