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Dan Morrical Iowa State University Extension Sheep Specialist

Carcass Component Growth. Dan Morrical Iowa State University Extension Sheep Specialist. DGM:ISU. Components. Lean tissue Adipose tissue Skeletal tissue. DGM:ISU. Ca rcass value. Age Weight Fat Color Firmness Muscle . DGM:ISU. Carcass value. Moderately lean Heavy muscled.

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Dan Morrical Iowa State University Extension Sheep Specialist

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  1. Carcass Component Growth Dan Morrical Iowa State University Extension Sheep Specialist DGM:ISU

  2. Components Lean tissue Adipose tissue Skeletal tissue DGM:ISU

  3. Carcass value Age Weight Fat Color Firmness Muscle DGM:ISU

  4. Carcass value Moderately lean Heavy muscled DGM:ISU

  5. Projected Target Market Weights

  6. Frame Size, Growth and Carcass Traits  Texas Rambouillet Wethers Small Medium Large Carcass wt. 54 51 50 Backfat .18 .11 .07 Ribeye 2.02 2.05 1.98 DGM:ISU

  7. Which group is better

  8. Ile DeFrance

  9. Sire Breed Impact on Growth and Carcass

  10. Summary Sex has an impact Protein level Older/backgrounding improves cutability

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