Table 4.
Effects of SANGROVIT-RS supplementation (0.5 g/head/d) on carcass characteristics and shoulder composition in ewes under hot environment fed with high-energy corn-based diet
| Item | SANG intake (g/d) | SEM | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ||||
| 0 | 0.5 | |||
| HCW (kg) | 26.45 | 27.05 | 0.29 | 0.21 |
| Dressing percentage | 57.95 | 58.25 | 0.43 | 0.64 |
| CCW (kg) | 25.88 | 26.56 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| LM area (cm2) | 15.41 | 15.55 | 0.35 | 0.76 |
| Fat thickness (mm) | 5.71 | 5.32 | 0.30 | 0.41 |
| KP fat (%) | 2.40 | 2.76 | 0.34 | 0.50 |
| Body wall thickness (mm) | 20.3 | 23.1 | 0.79 | 0.06 |
| Shoulder composition (g/kg) | ||||
| Muscle | 615 | 612 | 0.96 | 0.83 |
| Fat | 192 | 205 | 14.2 | 0.56 |
| Bone | 182 | 178 | 5.2 | 0.29 |
SANG, Sangrovit RS; SEM, standard error of mean; p, observed treatment effect; LM, longissimus muscle; HCW, hot carcass weight; CCW, cold carcass weight; KP, kidney and pelvic.