Contribution of offals to the gross value of goat carcasses in Nigeria

Aduku, A. O.; Aganga, A.A.; Okoh, P. N.; Ingawa, S.A.; Phillip, Dayo

doi:10.1016/0921-4488(91)90022-i

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“…Edible organs are highly prized in South East Asia and Africa, whilst demand is variable and low in Australia and USA, respectively (Fatma andMahdey, 2010 andPearson andDutson, 1988). In some African countries, edible offal contributes 33% more edible material per animal slaughtered and reduces the whole carcass price by 42.3% (Aduku, Aganga, Okoh, Ingawa, & Phillip, 1991). In South Africa, when visiting abattoirs, managers and owners are quick to point out that the value of the offal (organ meat) is on the increase.…”

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Nutritional value of cooked offal derived from free-range rams reared in South Africa

2013

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Nutritional value of Dorper (n = 10) and Merino (n = 10) by-products were evaluated. Proximate composition differed between organs and breeds with Merino heart (68.9 g/100 g), spleen (77.2 g/100 g) and testicles (83.7 g/100 g) having higher moisture contents than their Dorper counterparts. Dorper brain (10.1 g/100 g), heart (15.2 g/100 g), spleen (20.4 g/100 g) and testicles (12.9 g/100 g) had higher protein contents than Merino. Dorper organs also tended to have a lower fat content. Amino acid and fatty acid profiles differed between organs and breeds. Few differences were noted in total SFA and MUFA. Dorper heart (1.8%) had significantly lower total PUFA than Merino heart (7.3%). All the organs showed favourable P:S ratios, with the exception of the tongue, heart and stomach. Dorper and Merino brain, lungs and testicles had favourable n − 6/n − 3 ratios. Cholesterol content differed between both organs and breeds. The value of offal as food is discussed further.

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Nutritional value of cooked offal derived from free-range rams reared in South Africa

2013

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“…There is limited information on the use of crop residues and performance of the indigenous goats in East Africa in terms of growth rate, carcass characteristics and particularly in meat quality attributes. Information on non-carcass yield is also limiting although the contribution of edible offals to the supply of dietary animal protein and economic gains is substantial (Riley et al;1989;Aduku et al, 1991;Mushi et al, 2009b). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of using treated wheat straw alone or in combination with grass hay on growth performance, carcass characteristics, non-carcass yield and meat quality attributes of Small East African (SEA) goats.…”

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