Body types of Aberdeen Angus bulls and their relationship with meat production

The study results of Aberdeen-Angus breed bull meat production, depending on the body type, are presented. first group consisted bulls descended from stud large tall second small compact type. It was determined that at age 18 months, large-type parents reached a weight 442 kg, and small-type - 413 kg. had higher pre-slaughter by 31.4 kg heavy carcasses compared to 28.3 or 13.5% (P > 0.99). bulls, being higher-legged, produced with bone content (by 4.08 kg) during slaughter group. In their carcasses, there 4.52 boneless per 1 bones, while in 5.03 However, general, when boning semi-carcasses group, more obtained, 9.9 11.72% 0.99)