Table 1.
Meat traits of Dorper × Hu × Hu (DHH) and Dorper × Dorper × Hu (DDH) sheep.
| Meat Trait (Unit) | Crossing Type | Statistic (t) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDH 1 (n = 3) | DHH 2 (n = 3) | |||
| Live weight (kg) | 40.80 ± 4.57 | 41.50 ± 0.95 | −0.2720 | 0.8094 |
| Carcass weight (kg) 3 | 22.00 ± 2.27 | 23.70 ± 0.64 | −1.2717 | 0.3161 |
| Shear force (N) 3 | 83.20 ± 13.60 | 53.30 ± 8.39 | 3.2558 | 0.0406 |
1 DDH denotes Dorper × Dorper × Hu. 2 DHH denotes Dorper × Hu × Hu. 3 These traits were measured on hot carcass.