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Background and Aim: Brucellosis is a prevalent infectious zoonotic disease that affects humans, livestock, and wildlife in many parts of the world. A cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate the seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis among farmers and patients attending six health centers in Sidi Kacem province (northwestern Morocco). Materials and Methods: Blood samples (3-5 mL) were collected. Among 1283 participants, 351 were males and 932 were females and tested for Brucella antibodies using rose Bengal plate test and immunoglobulin (Ig)M/IgG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for confirmation. Results: The seroprevalence of brucellosis was 33.20% (426/1283) with a higher risk among males and rural residents. The univariable analysis revealed that contacting cattle, handling abortion products and manure, and consuming undercooked beef and goat meat were all risk factors for brucellosis. Furthermore, raw milk and milk derivatives were risk factors strongly linked to brucellosis. Conclusion: Our findings indicate a high prevalence of brucellosis associated with the consumption of raw meat, raw dairy products, milk, and close contact with infected animals. However, there are some limitations to this study, such as we did not use the ELISA test on all sera collected and individuals under the age of 18 were not included in the study. Moreover, building a database on the occurrence of brucellosis and associated epidemiological factors is critical for providing informed advice to policymakers to improve control strategies against this disease in Morocco. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: in veterinary medicine, antibiotics are commonly used as feed additives, growth boosters for disease prevention and treatment. In food animals, antibiotic drug residues pose a major threat to the food chain if used inappropriately if the withdrawal durations before slaughtering treated animals are not followed. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of antibiotic residue in fresh meat from camel and goat at three markets from Mogadishu city. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2021 to November 2021 to determine the antibiotic residue in meat from three main wet markets in Mogadishu city using Premi® (R-Biopharm, Germany) test Kit. Data were compiled and analyzed in Epi Info™ software, version 7.2.3.1 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, USA). Results: the result of this study showed insignificantly the higher prevalence 9/50 (18% CI: 95% 8.6 - 31.4) antibiotic residue in camel meat compared to 4/50 (8% CI: 95% 2.2 - 19.2) goat meat (OR: 2.5; X2= 2.2, p = 0.152). Conclusion: this result emphasizes the importance of public education on the judicial application of antimicrobial drugs in food-producing animals in order to maintain therapeutic efficacy for sustainable livestock production and protect human health. Recommendation: to prevent drug residues in animal products, the recommended measures may include education and sensitization of farm owners about proper antimicrobial usage and adverse effects of irrational drug use, observance of the withdrawal period, effective surveillance, monitoring, implementation of the national AMR policies/regulations, and control on the use of veterinary drugs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Simple Summary: Industrial hemp is currently being investigated as a potential new crop in the U.S. after the passage and approval of the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills. Hemp plants grow efficiently, and its seeds are used in the production of hemp oil, leaving hempseed meal (HSM) as a byproduct, which is reported to be rich in crude protein (CP) around 30–38% on a dry matter basis and fiber, making it a possible feedstuff and a protein source for ruminants. However, limited work has been carried out to evaluate the effects of utilizing HSM as feedstuffs for goats on their carcass characteristics. This study aims to investigate the effects of feeding various levels of HSM on the carcass traits of the crossbred Boer goats. Results suggest that including up to 30% of HSM in the diet of growing meat goats has no adverse effects on their carcass traits and meat quality. These results might be encouraging for the hemp industry as HSM could potentially be marketed and used as an alternative protein source for livestock. Hempseed meal (HSM) is the byproduct of hemp seeds and is rich in crude protein and fiber, making it an ideal candidate as a feedstuff for ruminants. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effects of feeding different levels of HSM on the carcass traits of crossbred Boer goats. Forty castrated goat kids (approximately six months, 25.63 ± 0.33 kg) were assigned to one of four treatments (n = 10) in a completely randomized design. Goats were fed pelleted diets (50% forage and 50% concentrate) with additional supplementation of HSM: control with 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% of the total diets. Goats were harvested and processed after a 60-day feeding trial. There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in the mean values of dressing percentages, carcass weights, body wall thickness, and ribeye area among treatments. Marbling scores and percentages of moisture, fats, proteins, and collagen in the muscles showed no significant differences (p > 0.05) among the treatments. Results suggest that including up to 30% of HSM in the diet of growing meat goats does not affect their carcass traits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Meat quality dictates consumer preferences with hygiene forming a key component, especially in meat types with declining popularity, such as sheep and goat meat. Aiming to increase the marketability of sheep and goat meat, we examined 370 sheep and goat carcasses from two abattoirs in Greece. Tests included enumeration of the total mesophilic viable count, total psychrophilic viable count and coliform count, and detection of Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes and presumptive ESBL Escherichia coli. Moreover, designated samples of meat were used to measure pH, moisture, total fat and protein content. Goat carcasses had significantly higher microbial counts compared to sheep carcasses. Lamb and kid carcasses had larger TMVC, TPVC and coliform counts compared to carcasses from adult animals. One strain of L. monocytogenes (0.8%), typed as serovar 1/2a (3a), was isolated from one adult sheep carcass. Twelve strains of ESBL Escherichia coli (25%) were isolated; there were not any strains of Salmonella spp. The average values of pH, moisture, total fat and total protein were 5.83%, 67.76%, 7.21% and 21.31%, respectively, for sheep carcasses and 5.70%, 68.2%, 5.69% and 24.10%, respectively, for goat carcasses. The results showed a small deviation in assessed parameters, implying the uniformity of the conditions concerning rearing and slaughtering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, our previously prepared chitosan/pullulan film (CS/PU) and chitosan/pullulan/carvacrol film (CS/PU/CAR) were applied to goat meat preservation, the dynamic changes in quality and microbial communities of goat meat during chilled storage (4 °C) were investigated, and the fresh-keeping effects of the two biodegradable antibacterial films on goat meat were comprehensively evaluated. The results showed that when the goat meat was wrapped with CS/PU or CS/PU/CAR films during chilled storage, the total plate count and total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) could be inhibited significantly, but the CS/PU/CAR film has a better fresh-keeping effect. Furthermore, during the chilled storage of goat meat, CS/PU/CAR film also could inhibit the production of alcohol compounds and the growth of Pseudomonas spp., thereby slowing down the meat's deterioration and extending the goat meat's shelf life to about 13 days. This study can provide a reference for the application of active packaging film of fresh goat meat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sheep and goat meat production includes the increased demand for grass-fed and organic meat and value-added products such as sausages, meatballs, and burgers. Regarding sheep and goat meat products, Teixeira et al. [[1]] present a comprehensive overview of the origin and type of the most important sheep and goat processed meat products produced worldwide. The latter work studied the effect of replacing pork as a source of fat with an olive oleogel in goat meat burgers, with the aim of modifying and improving the meat's fatty acid profile. [Extracted from the article]

Background and Aim: Healthy goat meat is an essential aspect in increasing consumer acceptance for this livestock product. The research aimed to examine the effect of goat meat containing low cholesterol and rich omega-6 fatty acid on the performance and blood lipid status of white rats (Rattus norvegicus). Materials and Methods: Thirty 2-month-old male white rats (R. norvegicus) weighing 195-230 g were randomly divided into three groups, with each group consisting of 10 rats. Group I was treated with a control feed (T0; BR I concentrate). Group II (T1) was treated with a mixed feed containing 50% control feed and 50% goat meat. Group III (T2) was treated with a mixed feed comprising 50% control feed and 50% goat meat with low cholesterol and rich omega-6 fatty acids. Each treatment was given ad libitum for 30 days. The variables measured were dry matter and organic matter consumption, daily body weight gain, feed conversion, triglyceride levels, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and atherogenic index (AI). The data were analyzed statistically using analysis of variance in a completely randomized design. Results: The total, HDL, and LDL cholesterol levels at T0, T1, and T2 were as follows: 99.97, 35.97, and 50.43 mg/dL (total cholesterol); 108.35, 33.92, and 58.17 mg/dL (HDL cholesterol); and 101.43, 38.09, and 48.65 mg/dL (LDL cholesterol). The highest HDL and the lowest LDL cholesterol levels (p

A study was conducted to evaluate carcass and non carcass yield of parasite challenged goats, parasitized (INF) or non parasitized (NIF) with gastrointestinal nematode parasite Haemonchus contortus. Goats were fed either high protein (HP) diet containing 24% CP or low protein (LP) diet containing 20% CP. Sixteen growing, intact male meat goats were divided into two main groups of INF and NIF goats and were further divided into two groups of four goats and fed either a high (24% CP) or low (20% CP) containing diet. At the end of the study, empty (fasted) body weights were re- corded after an overnight fast and animals transported to a commercial abattoir, and harvested. The weights of the hot carcass, blood and non-carcass pool, which included head, hide and visceral organs (intestine, lung, liver, kidney and spleen), and blood were recorded. Carcass yield was evaluated as dressing percentage (hot carcass weight/empty body weight). There was no difference (P > 0.05) in carcass yield (%), (HP diet=53.77 and LP diet=54.70; INF=53.85 and NIF=54.62); blood (gm) (HP diet=1029.52 and LP diet=1146.47) and INF = 1142.45 and NIF = 1032.54), head and hide (gm) (HP diet = 5645.32 and LP diet = 970.54; INF = 6221.32 and NIF = 5394.54); visceral organs (gm) (HP diet = 4151.66 and LP diet = 4740.92; INF = 4728.35 and NIF = 4164.23). The results of this study showed that supplementation of high dietary protein level above animals need may not be beneficial in improving the variables monitored against Haemonchosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this study was to evaluate the number of goats in pasture grazing on methane (CH4) emissions estimates using the GreenFeed system (GFS). The study involved growing meat goats, approximately 1.2 yr old and body weight (BW) of 23.9 ± 0.63 kg, over seven 2-wk periods. In periods 1, 2, and 3, 24 goats were used (Treatment 1: G-24), while periods 4 and 5 involved 18 goats (Treatment 2: G-18), and periods 6 and 7 used 12 goats (Treatment 3: G-12). The pasture area was divided into three paddocks for grazing, except during gas measurements in a stationary respiration calorimetry system (SCS) room for 2 d, where goats were fed fresh forage from the same pastureland. The GFS was programmed to dispense pellets and measured gas at specific intervals of the day (i.e., at 0700-0800 h, 1300-1400 h, 1900-2000 h, and 0100-0200 h), provided 120 g/d of concentrate pellets to attract goats for gas measurements. Statistical analysis using mixed model procedures of SAS included SCS data from preceding and succeeding periods as covariates for GFS gas data analysis. Daily dry matter (DM) intake was greater (P < 0.001) in G-12 compared with G-24 and G-18, but when expressed g/kg BW, intakes were similar (P = 0.081) across treatments. Conversely, digested DM and gross energy intakes were greater (P < 0.001) in G-24 than in G-18 and G-12 (494, 509, and 577 g/d and SE = 21.3 and 7.91, 8.10, and 9.20 MJ/d and SE = 0.359 for G-24, G-18, and G-12, respectively). Daily CH4 production was unaffected (P = 0.254) by treatment (26.6, 25.2, and 26.1 g/d; SE = 0.819), despite variations in daily GFS visits by goats (3.26, 2.61, and 2.53 visits/d and SE = 0.106 for G-24, G-18, and G-12, respectively; P < 0.001). However, CH4 emissions in g/kg DM intake or digestible DM intake differed among treatments, with G-18 intermediate between G-24 and G-12 (35.6, 33.4, and 32.0 g/kg DM intake, SE = 1.02, P = 0.024; 54.1, 51.2, and 48.9 g/ kg digestible DM intake, SE = 1.71, and P < 0.001 for G-24, G-18, and G-12, respectively). Carbon dioxide production, expressed in g/d and g/kg DM intake, was greater in G-12 and G-18 compared with G-24. Heat production ranked greatest in G-12, followed by G-18 and G-24. Regardless of treatment, CH4 emissions in g/d, g/kg DM intake or g/kg digestible DM intake were greater in GFS than in SCS (25.5 and 9.56 g/d, 33.8 and 14.4 g/kg DM intake, and 51.2 and 23.8 g/kg digestible DM intake for GFS and SCS, respectively; P < 0.001). In conclusion, differences in CH4 emissions in g/kg DM intake and digestible DM intake among treatments suggests that number of animals in grazing pasture may influence CH4 emission estimates in goats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Classifying kid carcasses according to their fatness and conformation scores guides producers toward higher quality and income-generating production methods and determines the ideal slaughter time. This study aimed to determine the effects of Colomer–Rocher fatness and conformation classes on carcass and meat quality characteristics in goat kids. A total of 102 male kid carcasses were used in the study. Carcasses were divided into fatness (1-, 1, 1+, 2-) and conformation (P-, P, P+; O-) classes according to the Colomer–Rocher classification, and these groups were accepted as the experimental group. Hierarchical clustering analysis divided the kid carcasses into 5 clusters using certain carcass characteristics. Differences between clusters in most of the carcass characteristics were significant. The difference between the cluster groups in terms of meat colour and sensory characteristics was also significant. Fatness and conformation classes significantly affected most characteristics except kidney knob and channel fat (KKCF) percentages and carcass joints percentages. The Colomer-Rocher conformation classification was found to be more discriminatory in terms of meat quality than the fatness classification. • Effects of Colomer-Rocher classes on carcass and meat quality were investigated. • Carcass traits were significantly affected by fatness and conformation classes. • The Colomer-Rocher fatness class was less determinative in meat sensory traits. • Colomer-Rocher system was not discriminative for KKCF and carcass joints percentages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Context: High international demand for goat meat and high prices for goat in Australia have resulted in a transition from opportunistic harvesting to more managed production systems for Rangeland goats. There is limited information available to establish feeding strategies to maximise growth rates of Rangeland goats within these developing managed production systems. Aims: The aim of these experiments was to determine the response to supplements and the metabolisable energy requirements for maintenance and liveweight gain of young entire male Rangeland goats. Methods: Dose–response relationships to various supplements were established in two experiments with young entire male Rangeland goats. In Experiment 1, 54 goats were allocated to rolled-wheat grain, rolled-sorghum grain, or lucerne pellet supplements offered from 0 (control) to 24 g dry matter/kg liveweight.day. In Experiment 2, 24 goats were allocated to a commercial starch-based pellet offered from 0 (control) to ad libitum. In both experiments, goats were held in individual pens and offered their daily supplement allowances with ad libitum access to Mitchell grass hay and drinking water for 70 days. Key results: Total intake (30 to 32 g dry matter/kg liveweight.day) increased in a linear fashion with an increasing intake of all supplements. Maximum intake of rolled-wheat, rolled-sorghum, lucerne pellets and the commercial starch-based pellet supplements ranged from 18 to 22 g dry matter/kg liveweight.day. Unsupplemented goats lost liveweight (−20 to −32 g/day), while supplemented goats gained liveweight (0 to 126 g/day) in a linear fashion with an increasing supplement and metabolisable energy intake for all supplements, with the highest response in goats supplemented with the commercial starch-based pellets. Estimated metabolisable energy requirements to maintain liveweight (372 kJ/kg liveweight0.75.day) and for liveweight gain (35 kJ/g) of the goats were the same in both experiments. Conclusion: Liveweight gain increased in a linear fashion with metabolisable energy intake, with the maximum rates of liveweight gain occurring when starch-based supplement intake was approximately 20 g dry matter/kg liveweight.day. Implications: Supplementation with starch-based rations will increase liveweight gain and decrease age at turn-off of young entire male Rangeland goats; however, the local availability and cost of these supplements need to be considered. High prices for goats in Australia due to high international demand has resulted in a transition from opportunistic harvesting to more managed production systems for Rangeland goats. There is limited information available to establish feeding strategies to maximise growth rates of goats within these managed production systems. The present paper demonstrates that the highest rates of liveweight gain of young male Rangeland goats is when they are offered a high energy supplement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The experiment was to study the effect of compound Chinese herbal medicine 'Huoxiang longhuang powder' on growth performance, slaughter performance and meat quality of Boza goat. 40 three-month-old Boza goats were randomly divided into four groups, with ten replicates in each group and one goat in replicate. The goats in control group were fed with a basal diet, and the goats in test group Ⅰ, group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ were fed with a basal diet supplemented with 1.0%, 2.0% and 4.0% Huoxiang longhuang powder, respectively. The experiment lasted for 60 d. The results showed that compared with control group, the final weight and average daily gain of goats in group Ⅰ, group Ⅱ and group Ⅲ were increased (P<0.05), the feed to gain ratio was significantly decreased (P<0.05). The average daily feed intake of group Ⅱ was significantly increased (P<0.05). The carcass weight, slaughter percentage, carcass net meat percentage and eye muscle area of group Ⅱ were significantly higher than those of control group (P<0.05). The shear force and drip loss rate of goat meat in group Ⅱ were significantly lower than those in control group (P<0.05), and the shear force of goat meat in group Ⅲ was significantly lower than that in control group (P<0.05). The study indicates that Huoxiang longhuang powder can improve the growth performance and slaughter performance of Boza goat, improve the quality of Boza goat meat, and 2% Huoxiang longhuang powder in diet has a better effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The volatile flavour compounds of Herzegovinian dry smoked goat meat were investigated by using headspace-solid phase microextraction (SPME) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). A total of 97 volatile compounds were identified and quantified which belonged to several chemical groups: phenols (75.12%), aromatic hydrocarbons (17.47%), aldehydes (3.89%), acids (3.55%), alcohols (2.07%), ketones (1.60%), furans (0.36%), hydrocarbons (0.29%), terpenes (0.19%), esters and lactones (0.06%). The most common groups of volatile compounds in the samples of Herzegovinian dry smoked goat meat were phenols, aromatic hydrocarbons and aldehydes. Of all the identified compounds, the most common were p-cresol, creosol and 2,6-dimethoxyphenol, which were formed in the smoking process. PCA analysis showed that a positive correlation was found between the content of phenol and hydrocarbons, alcohols, ketones, esters and lactones, and terpenes, aromatic hydrocarbons and acids. Phenols as the most represented group of volatile compounds was characteristic for the leg sample (83.03%). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to investigate, using an online survey, the patterns/frequency of meat consumption, and preferences from several meat types in Kabylia region in Algeria and within three provinces (Tizi-Ouzou, Bejaia, and Bouira). Thus, we specifically examined in this work the consumption of goat meat compared to lamb, beef, horse, camel, and chicken. The attempt is to understand the underlying factors of consumer perception and purchasing behaviour/decisions of goat meat through an exploratory survey on a homogenous gender consumer's population. The survey conducted on 665 respondents revealed that 95.6% of them are consumers of meat and meat products (n = 636) versus 4.4% (n = 29) that never consumed meat. The majority of the respondents never consumed both camel (54.3%, n = 339) and horse meats (42.5%, n = 270). Of those consuming camel meat, only 14 of them eat it always (1.6%), and the others sometimes (35%) or rarely (9.1%). Chicken is the only meat eaten by a significant number of the respondents (n = 534), and 84.0% of them consume it always, followed by beef (56.6%) and lamb (21.2%). Chicken was also found to be the most liked meat compared to other sources, while horse and camel meats were the less appreciated. Goat meat seemed to be intermediate compared to the other species, where it is never consumed by 27.7% of the respondents, and it is mainly consumed sometimes (44.8%, n = 285) or rarely (20%, n = 127) and, on average, appreciated. This study is the first to highlight in the Kabylia region the trend of meat consumption from several species, revealing that the significantly consumed meat is from chicken, followed by beef and lamb. Goat meat is weakly consumed, while camel and horse are never or rarely. Encouraging the consumption of goat meat as an alternative and valuable source of animal proteins can be seen as a sustainable approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Meat is considered a highly nutritious and valued food, although red meat contains high amounts of fat, while goat meat has been established as lean meat. The main objective of this study was to investigate the nutritional quality of meat from Mediterranean kids raised on two forest pastures in the extensive production system (EPS) where goats grazed on a natural forest pasture without concentrate and in the semi-intensive production system (SIPS) where goat received concentrate in addition to pasture grazing. The meat analysis involved 10 kids from each system. The physicochemical characteristics of meat were similar for both management variants of forest raised goats. The meat of the EPS variant contained more (p<0.01) saturated fatty acids (SFA) while that of SIPS more (p<0.01) monounsaturated FA. Contents of polyunsaturated FA (PUFA), PUFA n-3 and n-6 as well as ratios of PUFA/SFA and n-6/n-3 were similar for all meat samples of forest raised goats. The n-6/n-3 ratio was below 4, indicating high nutritional quality of meat from forest raised goats. After 9 days of storage meat lipid oxidation in all the samples was below the threshold concentration. Meat of Mediterranean goats grazing in forest pastures may be considered as food of high nutritional quality, which was improved at a small concentrate supply given to goats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper aimed to analyze the dynamics of livestock and milk and meat production in the top five EU countries growing sheep and goats: Spain, Romania, Greece, France and Italy. The empirical data from Eurostat and Faostat for the period 2012-2021 were processed using usual methods and procedures like fixed basis and structural indices, trend regression equation, determination coefficient and points method. The comparison between these five countries pointed out the decline of sheep number in four countries, except Romania and the decrease in goats number in Greece and Spain, but an increase in Romania, France and Italy. Ewe milk production increased in three countries, except Spain where it remained relatively constant and Romania where it declined. Goat milk production raised in three countries, except Greece and Romania. Sheep meat output increased in France and Spain, but in the other countries went down, while goat meat output increased only in Spain, the other four states recording a decline. In the year 2021, these five countries all together counted 46.1 million sheep, representing 76.% of the EU sheep livestock, and also they had 9.4 million goats, meaning 82.1% of the EU goats livestock. In 2020, all these countries produced 2.73 million tonnes sheep milk and 1.87 million tonnes goat milk, accounting for 1.7% and respectively 1.16% in the EU milk output. These counties also contributed by 85% to the EU sheep and goat meat production. This reflects the importance of small ruminants in the EU animal livestock and production. These species have to help the EU for greening agriculture, as they could valorize natural resources from the mountains and less favored areas and also could be grown in organic farming system, assuring jobs and income to the local population, food security and at the same time contributing to the biodiversity preservation and production of renewable energy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper analyzed the EU's livestock and animal production in the decade 2012-2021 using the Eurostat data which were statistically processed using dynamics and structural indices and regression equations. The results pointed out that the EU livestock declined by about 9%, so that in 2021, it numbered 77.54 million bovines, 142.73 million pigs, 63.23 million sheep and 12.45 million goats. EU had 5.7 million animal holdings in 2016, by -37.6% less than in 2005, representing 54.28% of the total number of the EU farms. The highest number of bovines are reared in France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Poland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Romania. While their number decreased in France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Romania, in Ireland, Spain, Poland and Italy it increased. Pigs are mainly grown in Spain, Germany, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Belgium and Romania. While in Spain and Denmark it recorded an upward trend, in Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Belgium and Romania pig number declined. Sheep are especially reared in Spain, Greece, Romania, France, and Italy. The sheep number increased by 14% only in Romania, while in the other countries it decreased. Goats number increased in Italy, Romania and France, while in Greece and Spain it registered a downward tendency. Animal output volume and value registered an increasing trend. Milk production increased by +10.3% reaching 160.14 million tonnes in 2020, of which 70% is produced by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Romania and Austria. Meat production accounted for 43.92 million tonnes in 2021, being by 11.50% higher than in 2012. In its structure, 52.3% is pork, 31% is poultry meat, 15.5% is beef and veal and 1.2 % comes from sheep and goats. France and Germany are the largest meat producing countries. Beef is mainly produced in France, Germany and Spain, poultry in Poland and France, pork in Germany, Spain and France, sheep meat in Spain, France, Ireland and Greece and goat meat in Greece and Spain. In 2021, the animal output value accounted for Euro 162.81 million being by 7.1% higher than in 2012. France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland and Denmark contributes by 70%. In the future it is expected to continue the decline in livestock, the increase of yield and its quality, farmers paying more attention to organic farming, animal health and welfare, food quality and security and also to environment protection and biodiversity conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to determine the post-mortem meat quality characteristics of extensively reared Tankwa goats to identify the most favourable age and sex for slaughter. Twenty-four goats, representing five groups, namely young intact males (G1), young females (G25), young castrates (G3), old males (G4), and females (G5), were selected directly from their natural grazing environment and slaughtered to evaluate meat quality characteristics. The Musculus longissimus and Musculus semimembranosus from the right side of each carcass were evaluated. Dressing percentage and chilling losses did not differ significantly between the groups. Ultimate pH at 24 hours after slaughter was higher for males than females. Meat colour, water-holding capacity, and sarcomere length did not differ between groups. Myofibril fragmentation length (MFL) was on average less than 40 µm and was shorter in younger animals. There were no significant differences in cooking loss and thawing loss for M. longissimus and M. semimembranosus between groups. There were no significant differences in Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF) between groups for meat from the M. semimembranosus. However, WBSF of the M. longissimus was higher in older animals. Overall, meat from these goats can be regarded as tender because meat with a WBSF below 5.5 is considered as tender. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The aim of this work was the characterization of the qualitative aspects of meat obtained from Teramana goats, an Italian indigenous breed of the Abruzzo region. Specifically, the study included a comparison with meat samples deriving from Saanen goat kids reared in the same environment and applying the same feeding protocol. Methods: Upon reaching about 7 months of age the animals were slaughtered and samples of muscle tissue were collected to be analyzed. Specifically, meat samples were subjected to evaluations of the physical parameters, including color and the meat ability to retain water, in addition to chemical evaluations that were focused to the determination of the total lipids amount, fatty acids composition, lipid oxidation, and volatile profile. Results: The meat samples obtained from the indigenous breed showed a less intense reddish color and no significant variations for the muscle tissue tendency to retain water, both regarding fresh and cooked meat. Several differences were instead observed in the fatty acid profile. The Teramana samples were richer in saturated fatty acids (p<0.01) and interestingly showed higher concentrations of rumenic acid (p<0.05), a conjugate of linoleic acid that has been associated with important health benefits for the consumers. Another important finding for these meat samples was the marked resistance to oxidative events, as evidenced by the thiobarbituric acid reactive substances-test (p<0.05) and by the characterization of the volatile profile that highlighted a strong reduction in the relative percentage of hexanal (p<0.05), commonly associated to lipid oxidation and the development of unpleasant aromatic notes. Conclusion: The collected data, therefore appeared useful for the valorization of the food product derived from the Teramana goat, although no sensory information has been collected to define the degree of acceptability by the consumers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this research, the common microorganisms in chilled meat were used as the targeted antibacterial objects. Chitosan, pullulan, and carvacrol were chosen to prepare the edible antibacterial film. The effects of different concentrations of carvacrol on the microstructure, physical properties and antibacterial properties of the films were investigated. The results showed that the antibacterial activity of chitosan/pullulan film (CS/PU) was unsatisfactory, when carvacrol was added, the antibacterial activity of the chitosan/pullulan/carvacrol film (CS/PU/CAR) improved significantly (p < 0.05), and the water vapor permeability (WVP) of the CS/PU/CAR decreased significantly (p < 0.05). When the carvacrol concentration was higher than 1.25% (w/v), the tensile strength and percentage elongation at break of the CS/PU/CAR increased significantly (p < 0.05), and the CS/PU/CAR exhibited satisfying antibacterial activity against the common bacteria in chilled meat such as Pseudomonas fluorescens , Listeria monocytogenes , Escherichia coli , Pseudomonas putida , Enterobacter cloacae , and Staphylococcus aureus. Finally, the CS/PU/CAR film was applied to the preservation of chilled goat meat and extended the shelf life of goat meat to more than 15 days. These results suggested that the targeted CS/PU/CAR film can be used as biodegradable films for the active packaging of chilled meat. • Chitosan/pullulan/carvacrol films were prepared for chilled meat preservation. • Carvacrol improved the UV-light blocking ability of chitosan/pullulan film. • The film exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against spoilage bacteria in chilled meat. • It extended the shelf life of chilled goat meat to more than 15 days. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Simple Summary: Anaplasmosis is an important tick-borne disease caused by Anaplasma spp., significantly threating public health safety and breeding industry. The present study reported the occurrence of Anaplasma infection among dairy, cashmere, and meat goats in Shaanxi province, northwestern China, with the total prevalence of 58.5% (298/509) in goats. Anaplasma phagocytophilum, A. bovis, and A. ovis were the dominant species in meat, dairy, and cashmere goats, respectively, with the absence of A. ovis in meat goats. Furthermore, the different influencing factors (production categories, species, regions, and ages) were analyzed, and statistically significant differences were found. Frequent occurrence of Anaplasma in this study indicated One Health-based intervention approaches were urgently needed to block the transmission between humans and animals. Anaplasma spp. are important tick-borne pathogens endangering the health of humans and various animals. Although several studies have reported Anaplasma infection in livestock in China, little is known about the impact of production categories on the occurrence of Anaplasma species. In the present study, PCR tools targeting the 16S rRNA and msp4 genes were applied to investigate the prevalence of Anaplasma spp. in 509 blood samples of dairy (n = 249), cashmere (n = 139), and meat (n = 121) goats from Shaanxi province. The prevalence of Anaplasma spp. was 58.5% (298/509) in goats, and significant differences (p < 0.001) were identified in the prevalence among production categories, with the highest in meat goats (84.3%, 102/121), followed by cashmere goats (58.3%, 81/139) and dairy goats (46.2%, 115/249). Significant differences (p < 0.001) in prevalence were also found among sampling sites and age groups. Meanwhile, the prevalence was 36.9% (188/509) for A. phagocytophilum, 36.1% (184/509) for A. bovis, and 11.0% (56/509) for A. ovis, and significant differences (p < 0.001) in prevalence of A. phagocytophilum, A. bovis and A. ovis were recognized among production categories and sampling sites. A. phagocytophilum, A. bovis and A. ovis were dominant species in meat, dairy, and cashmere goats, respectively, and A. ovis was absent in meat goats. Co-infections were found in 124 (24.4%) investigated samples. Goats aged < 2, 3–6, and 7–12 months, and goats from Qingjian and Zhenba were risk factors associated with the occurrence of Anaplasma. Phylogenetic analysis indicated separate clades for the distribution of A. phagocytophilum from different ruminant, reflecting potential host adaption within this species. This study reported the colonization occurrence of Anaplasma spp. among production categories in goats in Shaanxi province and enriched our knowledge on the transmission of Anaplasma spp. in goats in China. Considering the existence of zoonotic A. phagocytophilum in goats in this study and previous reports, interventions based on One Health are needed to be developed to control the transmission of Anaplasma spp. between humans and animals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To evaluate the substitution of pork meat with goat kid meat in the formulation of Vienna-type sausage. Design/methodology/approach: A randomized complete block design was used with three treatments to substitute pork meat with goat kid meat: control sausage with 100% pork meat (SC1), sausage with 50% of pork meat and 50% of goat kid meat (SC2), and sausage with 100% of goat kid meat (SC3). The physicochemical variables (cooking loss (CL), pH, color, water holding capacity (WHC), proximate composition), textural profile and sensory characteristics were measurement to evaluate the treatments. Results: The CL of sausages elaborated with goat kid mead did not have difference (P > 0.05). The pH and WHC increased (P < 0.05) for SC3, but their luminosity decreased (P < 0.05) and the yellowness increased (P < 0.05). Redness was similar (P > 0.05) between sausages. The moisture, fat, protein, carbohydrate and ash contents improved (P < 0.05) for SC2. Hardness, cohesiveness, chewiness, gumminess and resilience increased (P < 0.05) for SC2 and SC3. The sensory evaluation showed that the three treatments were accepted by the consumers. Limitations on study/implications: 100% of goat kid meat in the formulation did not improve the physicochemical variables due to increased CL, WHC, b*, carbohydrates and hardness, and decreased L*. Findings/conclusions: The goat kid meat can be used at 50% for the formulation of Vienna-type sausages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: This study aimed to use high‐throughput Illumina Hiseq4000 sequencing to reveal transcriptome changes of longissimus thoracis of goats in frozen storage (−20 to −18°C, FS), ice‐temperature storage (−1.5 to −0.5°C, IS) and chilled storage (2–4°C, CS) within 7 days postmortem. Hierarchical cluster and correlation analysis showed that transcriptome of FS changed little, and IS was suitable for 7 days' storage. There were 27 continuously differentially expressed genes (DEGs) (fold change ≥2, P < 0.05) over time, and 10 genes were up‐regulated and 17 genes were down‐regulated. Among them, expression amounts of WTIP, PLK3, LOC108635411 and NHSL1 were negatively correlated with shear force, L*, a* and b*, respectively, and CD3E was positively correlated with a*. Bioinformatics analysis indicated that DEGs with increasing storage temperature were mainly involved in energy production and conversion, phosphorylation and apoptosis. This study provided a new perspective for understanding the underlying mechanism of goat meat quality after slaughter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to find out clove extract's antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, as well as its efficacy as a bioactive ingredient in the development of bio‐composite films to increase the storage stability of goat meat balls stored at 4 ± 1°C. The clove extracts (CLEs) were prepared in ethanol, hydroethanol (1:1), and water and evaluated for antioxidant and antimicrobial potential. In vitro assays of CLEs revealed more susceptibility for gram‐positive bacteria than gram‐negative bacteria. Among the different extracts, the clove ethanol extract (CLEE) had the highest antimicrobial activity against tested microorganisms as well as total phenolics (1.14 mg GAE/g), flavonoids (8.50 µg catechin/g), and DPPH assay (39.59%). Further, the concentration‐dependent effect of CLEE (p < 0.05) on thickness and color values and antimicrobial properties of the bio‐composite film were observed. The storage qualities of the product T1 (with film; 450 µl CLEE) such as pH (6.45 ± 0.01), TBARS (0.87 ± 0.06 mg malonaldehyde/kg) value, free fatty acid (0.193 ± 0.001% oleic acid), total mesophilic count (4.98 ± 0.05 log10 CFU/g), and sensory attributes (overall acceptability score: 5.67 on 8‐point scale) were better (p < 0.05) than T0 (without film; control) on day 20 of storage. Thus, the ethanolic clove extract has a superior antioxidant and antimicrobial potential. Its inclusion in the bio‐composite film prolonged the storage stability of goat meat balls by controlling lipid oxidation and microbial growth. Practical Application: Today's consumers are more attracted towards meat products added with natural ingredients having preservative effects. Clove extract is a classic example of a natural preservative and has excellent antimicrobial and antioxidant potential. The present study revealed that by wrapping the ethanolic clove extract‐based bio‐composite film on goat meat balls extended the storage stability of the product due to controlled lipid oxidation and microbial growth. Thus, such bio‐composite films can be successfully applied on goat meat balls that function as a antimicrobial packaging for providing optimum organoleptic quality and better shelf life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is recommended for state veterinary inspectors simple, improved and new methods for identifying meat of slaughter animals according to suitability for consumption and compliance with its shelf life due to the detection of the peroxidase enzyme in the filtered meat-water extract; the use of an improved formol reaction at the facilities for meat production and turnover as a result of the substitution of suitable meat for human consumption with meat from sick animals, having reliability in tests of 99.8% and 96.4%, respectively. And also a new method of bacterioscopic assessment of the degree of bacterial contamination of the meat from slaughter animals by staining smears-prints according to Gram in Hooker’s modification was developed and recommended to establish the degree of freshness, which has a reliability of 99.5%. It was found that the largest percentage of meat was obtained from healthy animals with an improved method for detecting the peroxidase enzyme at meat production facilities − from 60.00 to 89.58%, at wholesale depots − from 61.54 to 81.82%; when sold in supermarkets − from 56.52 to 90.48%; in agriood markets − from 69.70 to 78.26%. However, the percentage of meat obtained from suspiciously sick animals at its production facilities ranged from 9.52 to 30.00%, at wholesale depots − from 13.63 to 26.92%; when sold in supermarkets − from 9.52 to 27.27%, in agrifood markets − from 8.70 to 21.21%; and meat obtained from sick animals, respectively, at production facilities and wholesale depots − from 4.76 to 10.00% and from 4.55 to 11.54%; in supermarkets and agrifood markets, respectively − from 4.76 to 17.39% and from 9.09 to 13.04%. It was found that the largest percentage of meat was obtained from healthy animals with an improved formol reaction method at meat production facilities − from 72.73 to 93.18%, at wholesale depots for storage − from 69.56 to 77.78%, when sold in supermarkets − from 67.39 to 78.26%, and in agrifood markets − from 75.00 to 78.57%. Although, the percentage of meat obtained from suspiciously sick animals at the facilities for its production ranged from 6.82 to 18.18%, at wholesale depots − from 16.67 to 26.09%; when sold in supermarkets ranged from 13.04 to 23.91%; in agrifood markets − from 15.28 to 20.00%; and meat obtained from seriously ill animals at at meat production facilities and wholesale depots, respectively, from 3.23 to 9.09% and from 4.35 to 8.33%; in supermarkets and agrifood markets, respectively − from 6.98 to 8.70% and from 4.76 to 7.69%.

The issue of rational nutrition of children is still extremely relevant and an effective factor in ensuring the preservation of the life and health of children. Pathological conditions associated with intolerance to certain components of food are increasingly common. Biologically complete products play an important role in the organization of rational nutrition of children, which can be created only in industrial production conditions. When assessing the chemical composition of experimental goat meat samples (Zaanenskaya, Alpine, Nubian), no abnormal deviations were detected, and all indicators were in the generally accepted contents of this type of animal muscle tissue. The mineral composition showed that goat meat is rich in such elements as potassium – 1693.22 – 4125.83 mg/kg; sodium – 852.27 – 1518 mg/kg, magnesium – 125.33 – 295.8 mg/kg; calcium – 79.27 – 160.79 mg/kg, iron 11.42-87.52 mg/kg. The vitamin composition of goat meat showed that the content of pantothenic acid (B5) was 0.53 – 0.62 mg / 100g, pyridoxine (B6) 0.52 – 0.64 mg/100g tocopherol 0.27 – 0.33 mg/100g. The mass fraction of goat meat proteins was 2.1 ±0.3 – 2.4 ±0.4%. The study of the dynamics of changes in the composition of protein fractions based on the results of comparative studies of the ratio of sarcoplasmic proteins showed the content of water-soluble (1.75 – 4.06%), salt-soluble (1.75 – 2.44%), alkali-soluble (11.15 – 15.10%) proteins. The salt-soluble fraction reflects the total changes in the state of protein fractions, the solubility of which was not the same for the rocks under consideration (the highest concentration was determined in the Nubian rock).

The Inner Mongolia cashmere goat is famous for its bright white cashmere fibre. However, little attention is given to the excellent characteristics of this breed’s meat. We used label-free proteomics to analyse the total protein content in five different muscles, and 1 227 proteins were detected. Through sequential windowed acquisition of all theoretical fragment ions (SWATH), 16, 33, 49, 39, and 31 differentially expressed proteins were successfully detected in the five muscles. Protein–protein interaction network analysis of differentially expressed proteins revealed many strong interactions related to fatty acid beta oxidation and muscle development. Based on SWATH in five muscles, 25 differentially expressed proteins related to muscle development were detected, including seven muscle fibre structural proteins (ACTG2, ACTN4, TAGLN, MYL3, MYL1, MYL6B and MYH4). Finally, immunohistochemical analysis of MYL3 showed that the proportion of MYL3 may be a potential molecular marker for muscle toughness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen of great concern to the food industry. The present study was aimed to explore the clonal relationships amongst L. monocytogenes strains isolated from foods of animal origin (milk, beef, chevon (goat meat), pork and chicken) and fish. Forty-seven L. monocytogenes strains were characterized by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). The PFGE analysis using ApaI and AscI enzymes revealed 37 pulsotypes, with Simpson's discriminatory index of 0.987. This study demonstrated the presence of a few similar L. monocytogenes pulsotypes in different foods of animal origin in different places and years of isolation and this indicates that some L. monocytogenes subtypes may be ubiquitous which are acclimatizing and persisting in different foods of animal origin. This also emphasizes the importance of cross-contamination in local wet markets. Thus, the understanding of genetic diversity will contribute to the development of rational and workable strategies to control this important zoonotic infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and antibacterial resistance and biofilm formation by bacterial strains isolated from raw goat meat sold in street fairs (SF) and commercial establishments (CE) in Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil. SF samples had mesophilic aerobic bacteria counts of 3.71 to 7.57 log CFU/g, S. aureus counts of 1.78 to 5.38 log CFU/g, total coliform counts of 2.3 × 10¹ to >1.1 × 10³ most probable number (MPN)/g, thermotolerant coliform counts of <3.0 to >1.1 × 10³ MPN/g, and Escherichia coli counts of <3.0 to >1.1 × 103 MPN/g. CE samples had mesophilic aerobic bacteria counts of 2.90 to 6.00 CFU/g, S. aureus counts of 2.00 to 4.49 log CFU/g, total coliform counts of 2.3 × 10¹ to >1.1 × 10³ MPN/g, thermotolerant coliform counts of 3.0 to >1.1 × 10³ MPN/g, and E. coli counts of <3.0 to >1.1 × 10³ MPN/g. Salmonella was detected in 25% of SF and CE samples. All isolates of S. aureus and Salmonella and 95.6% of E. coli isolates were biofilm producers. Resistance to multiple drugs was found in isolates of Salmonella, E. coli, and S. aureus from SF and CE samples. Goat meat marketed in Petrolina is heavily contaminated with pathogenic bacteria resistant to multiple drugs and capable of biofilm formation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study attempts to explore the export potential and competitive position of Pakistan's meat sector versus the World's leading meat exporters using RCA scores of 26 meat products lines at HS 6-digit code from 2009-2018. The study also explores the untapped Halal Meat export potential for UAE and Saudi Arabia by using indicative trade potential. The findings of the study reveal that Pakistan possesses strong comparative advantage in low value-added bovine meat products while has a weak comparative advantage in high value-added categories of the same product line against its leading competitors like Brazil, USA, Netherlands and Australia. Poultry comes out to be an emerging sub sector, while the meat of goat, lamb and sheep witnessed a decreasing RCA score post 2013 and are categorized as the threatened products. The untapped Halal meat export potential to Saudi Arabia and UAE comes out to be worth $ 132 million. To become a global market player in high value-added meat products and to realize untapped export potential, Pakistan needs to address the issues of traceability, weak supply chains, insufficient number of local meat brands, weak infrastructure, improperly managed marketing strategies, noncompliance to international standards, and halal meat certifications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this study was to identify risk factors related to reproductive disorders caused by bacterial infections in goats in northeastern Thailand. Two hundred twenty farms were investigated, and 49 herds were found to have clinical reproductive disorders. Moreover, 96% (47/49) of herds showing clinical reproductive failure preferred to circulate bucks between herds. A total of 118 sera, including 85 clinical reproductive disorder cases such as abortion (n = 70), abortion with arthritis (n = 1), orchitis (n = 3), repeat breeder (n = 6), sterile (n = 1), and weak kids (n = 4), and 33 bucks' circulations were serologically tested for bacterial infections caused by Coxiella burnetii, Chlamydophila abortus, and Brucella spp. Results showed 69% (81/118 cases) were seropositive for Q fever (n = 55; 46.61%), brucellosis (n = 8; 6.78), and chlamydiosis (n = 18; 15.25%), respectively; 82% of herds (40/49 herds) were infected with at least one of those diseases. Moreover, 40% of infected herds (16/40) had coinfection among the three of those diseases. Approximately 60% (20/33) of buck circulation showed seropositivity to at least one of the diseases, and 85% of infected bucks were seropositive for Q fever (17/20). Buck circulation between herds is a risk factor for diseases on farms (p = 0.001); odds ratio (OR = 109.29; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 6.61–1,807.38). Moreover, the annual brucellosis test is a protective factor against reproductive failure cases on farms (p = 0.022 ; OR = 0.45; 95% CI = 0.23–0.89). Reproductive disorder cases can be caused by sexual transmission, so buck circulation can yield Q fever, brucellosis, and chlamydiosis in communities. This investigation is the first report of chlamydiosis infection in our area. Concerning Q fever, chlamydiosis, and brucellosis are zoonotic diseases that impact animal health and production losses. Control and prevention measures related to risk factors together with active surveillance programs should be incorporated into client education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To meet the rising demand for animal-based protein, conventional livestock may prove expensive as the current production system remains unsustainable. This calls for intervention research on alternative sources of protein, hence a switch to affordable and environmentally acceptable protein sources of which approximately 1,900 insect species are consumed worldwide. Alate termites have thus received considerations in this line for nutritional and economic benefits. Trading of alate termites is becoming a valuable source of income for many people in Vihiga county and other parts of western region, which although modest in terms of monetary value, could nonetheless form a significant proportion of their annual income. Information about commercialization of alate termites and its impact to household level food security has remained sparse. The goal of this research was to partly fill this knowledge gap and document the associated potential of alate termite commercialization on household livelihoods in Luanda and Hamisi sub-counties of Vihiga county. A total of 204 respondents participated in the cross-sectional study. Chi Square and regression analysis was employed to predict association and relationship between alate termite collection and marketing and household income for improved livelihoods. The results affirmed that, alate termites are a delicacy and cultural food eaten by the majority of the people in western Kenya. This is attributed to its nutritional value as well as higher economic potentiality. The average retail price per kilogram of 500 Kenya Shillings (US $5), compares favorably with that of goat meat, which is retailed within the region. The trading of alate termites is dominated by women and characterized by wholesalers who buy the alates from collectors and sell to retailers. The purpose of utilization was positively significant p<0.005. Inferring that the benefits realized from utilization of alate termites was dependent on households' decisions regarding various utilization purposes. Drying was the most common preservation method (64%) whereas others have a preference for frying. Moreover, alate termites are grounded into flour that is used for baking other products. The potential of alate termites to diversify household livelihood can be fully explored in order to contribute to household livelihoods and ultimately food security. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The objective of this research was to identify the metabolite compounds and health-promoting properties of goat meat fermented sausages containing different amounts of fig and pineapple powder (0.1%, 0.25%, and 0.5%), which are presented by F1, F2, F3 and P1, P2, P3, separately., Methods: Fermented sausages were manufactured from the lean meat of female goats. The samples extracted from the goat meat fermented sausages were evaluated for their metabolite compounds, antioxidants, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory activity., Results: The results showed that the diphenyl picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity, azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical scavenging activity, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory activity were the highest in F3 (p<0.05), whereas the hydroxyl radical (°OH) scavenging capacity was the highest in P3 (p<0.05). In addition, F3 and F2 showed the highest superoxide anion radical scavenging activity (p<0.05), whereas F3 and P3 showed the highest copper chelating activity (p<0.05). Based on the metabolite compounds, hydrophobic amino acids, aromatic amino acids, and bitter amino acids were abundant in F3. Both F3 and P3 contained high concentrations of umami-producing compounds., Conclusion: The incorporation of 0.5% fig powder into goat meat fermented sausage showed improved biological activities based on metabolite compounds.

The aim was to investigate the growth of certain non-carcass components and hind limb tissues using allometric coefficients in Saanen goat kids reared under natural and artificial systems and slaughtered at 80 days or 120 days of age. 42 Saanen kids were used in the study [(24 artificial reared kids (SA-80: 12 kids, SA-120: 12 kids), 18 natural reared kids (SA-80: 9 kids, SA-120: 9 kids)] for determination of indicated parameters. The effects of rearing system were not significant in weights of non-carcass components and hind limb tissue compositions, which indicate that, even though they were fed with milk replacers, artificial reared kids can have similar growth performance when they are slaughtered at similar age with natural raised kids. However, slaughter age had significant effect on many non-carcass components, since the weight of the organs increases in parallel with animal’s live weight. It is seen that allometric growth of non-carcass parameters, except skin and testis in both rearing groups and stomach and intestines in natural rearing, was slower (b<1) than EBW of kids slaughtered at 120th days of age. This result shows that when the Saanen kids will be slaughtered at later ages, the increase of live weight will be mainly due to the increased saleable carcass components. Additionally, tissue compositions showed that muscle growth continued rapidly (b=1.494 for natural and b= 1.251 for artificial reared) in both groups on the 120th day of age. This situation reveals that prolonging the fattening period with Saanen kids can increase meat production for both rearing systems. On the other hand, it is observed that the amount of both subcutaneous and intermuscular fat increased more rapidly at the 120th day of age in both groups. Therefore, the optimal slaughter age at 120th days should be determined by taking into account the possible increasing amount of fat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Herzegovinian dry smoked goat meat is a traditional cured meat product made of the whole carcass of adult castrated bucks, dry salted and cold smoked. It has been traditionally produced in Herzegovina for centuries, especially in the wider area of the Stolac municipality. This study aimed to determine the quality parameters of Herzegovinian dry smoked goat meat. For the research, the samples were made into eight separate anatomical units (neck, sirloin, leg, loin, flank, breast, shoulder, hindshank), on which the tests were performed. Sensory, physical and chemical tests were performed on the examined samples. Also, to monitor changes in fats, its hydrolytic and oxidative changes (acid and peroxide number, TBARS value) were determined. The sensory evaluation determined that the examined samples were characterized by a "pleasant" aroma. Chemical tests revealed significant differences in the values of the examined parameters between samples from different anatomical regions. The least hydrolytic and oxidative changes were found in the breast samples which had the highest fat content. PCA analysis revealed a positive correlation between moisture content and pH value, as well as a negative correlation of these parameters with fat content. Furthermore, a significant positive correlation was found between NaCl content, ash, peroxide number, and TBARS values. Fat content was characteristic in the breast samples, moisture in the shoulder samples, protein in the hindshank samples, while NaCl and ash content were characteristic in the neck samples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ever-increasing requirements for goat meat production have led to create and consolidate a specialized goat population for meat production, well adapted to local environmental conditions, within the Research and Development Institute for Sheep and Goat Breeding - Palas. The new R1 population (75% Boer and 25% Carpatina) showed superior attributes compared to Carpatina breed. During the period of intensive fattening of the kids, the R1 males achieved an average daily gain of 152 grams compared to the group of males from the Carpatina breed, in which the increase was 119 grams/day. The R1 hybrids had 2.75 percentage points more muscle tissue in the carcass and 3.11 percentage points less bones than the Carpatina kids. The adult goats in the newly created population had a body compactness index with values between 84.26 and 94.31 and the muscularity index of the gigot had values of 245.58 - 249.01. In regards to our research was observed the superiority of R1 Boer x Carpatina goats compared to the Carpatina breed regarding to the meat production and the quality of carcass. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper shows the state of goat production in the Republic of North Macedonia with an emphasis on the last 20 years (2000-2020). The data on the movement of the number of goats, the quantity of goat milk and meat which is produced, the breed types of the goats in the country, breeding technology and other indicators of goat production have been processed. It is important to point out that in order to improve the quality of goat production, it is still necessary to work in the direction of modernization and wide use of new breeding technologies, all with the aim of increasing production properties, improving the well-being of goats and quality monitoring of their health condition, as well as improving the economic condition of the farmers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]