A comparison between the effects of two cropping methods on the meat quality of impala (Aepyceros melampus)

South African Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 33, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 233-241

  Kritzinger, B ^a   Hoffman, L C ^a   Ferreira, A V ^a  

^a STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Cropping methods; Impala; Meat quality

Indexed keywords

AEPYCEROS MELAMPUS; ANIMALIA; MELAMPUS;

EID: 1642506207     PISSN: 03751589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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