South African Damara and Dorper Sheep Compared

In a study of the carcass and meat quality characteristics of two sheep and two goat breeds produced under extensive feeding conditions by the Animal Nutrition and Animal Products Institute in South Africa the Damara and Dorper breeds of sheep were compared. In the tests performed the Damara meat was found to be of higher quality than the Dorper. The Damara was found to have high flavor intensity, extremely high tenderness, extremely juicy, devoid of residual connective tissue. The qualities where Damara was found to be more superior to other meat qualities sought after in all lean meat for its tastiness, juiciness, flavor and fat content. The leanness of Damara meat would be considered excellent for the ‘healthy heart’ criteria.

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