Carcass Characteristics of Boer x Malawi Crossbred Goats at Different Slaughter Weights

The developmental patterns of carcass traits were studied in _ and 3/4 Boer x Malawi crossbred goats slaughtered at 30, 35 and 40 kg live weights. Empty body, hot and cold carclass weights, and head proportions differed among the three slaughter groups. There were no significant differences in carcass and total internal fat proportions among slaughter groups or between genotypes. Leg length and circumference were different among all groups, being higher (