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(b) High growth rate. At 6 - 8 months it should have an average weight of 100 kg
liveweight.
(c) Mild temperament.

(d) Muscularity and lean meat.
(e) Wide heart girth, strong legs and straight back.

Rabbits
Rabbits suitable for meat production should have:
(a) Large body conformation with good muscularity.

(b) Rapid weight gains resulting in the ability to reach 2 kg at 8 weeks of age.
Some common breeds of animals used for meat production are shown in Table 11.2

and Figures 11.2 (a) to (f).
Table: 11.2 Some common breeds of animals raised for meat production in Tanzania

S/N Type of animal Common breeds

1 Cattle Indigenous breeds: Zebu, Boran, Ankole
Imported breeds: Aberdeen Angus, Charolais, Hereford

2 Goats Indigenous breeds: Gogo, Newala, Malya goats (blended).
Imported breeds: Boar
3 Sheep Black Herd Persian (BHP), Red Maasai

4 Pigs Indigenous breeds
Imported breeds: Large white, Landrace, Hampshire,
Saddleback, Duroc

5 Rabbits New Zealand white, Californian, American Chinchila,
French Lop

Figure 11.2 (a): Boran cow with a calf Figure 11.2 (b): Ankole cattle breed

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