Short Communication Some observations on carcass characteristics of imported Australian merino sheep

Abstract

Desert sheep in the Sudan are the main source of mutton in the 
country. They are raised mainly under extensive nomadic conditions. 
Due to drought in the years 1984/87 Price of mutton has increased  
considerably to an extent that forced the government to import 
Australian Merino to control prices. This note reports some 
observations on carcass charactaistics of Australin Merino Sheep kept at 
Kuku Livestock Station at Khartoum North.