Effect of sex on certain carcass traits of indigenous ducks (Pati) of Assam Mahanta J.D., Sapcota D., Rahman H.1, Associate Professore, Hazarika M.2, Associate Professore Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati - 781 022. 1 Microbiology. 2 Livestock production and management. Abstract The effect of sex on certain carcass traits of indigenous ducks (Pati) of Assam was studied. Amongst edible parts, the mean per cent yield of blood on live weight basis (LWB) as well as shank and feet of male carcasses was significantly (p<0.05) higher than in females. Out of the edible parts, the male carcasses had significantly (p<0.05) higher mean per cent yield (on live and dressed weight basis) of heart, gizzard and back, whereas the mean yield of breast and wings was significantly more in female carcasses. There was no significant difference in yield of liver, neck, drumsticks, thighs, eviscerated weipt and ready-to-cook: weight between the two sexes. The mean per cent water absorption of female carcasses was significantly (p<0.05) higher than those in males. Top Key words Sex, carcass traits, indigenous ducks. Top |