Topics:
Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Skin Yield Percentage in Sheep and Goat
In cattle, the average hide yield is 7% of live weight while in sheep & goat, average yield of skin is __________ % of live weight:
- 7%
- 10%
- 11% — Correct Answer
- 15%
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 11%
In sheep and goat, the average yield of skin is 11% of live body weight. This is higher than cattle (7%) because small ruminants have proportionately thicker skin relative to their body size.
Hide/Skin Yield by Species
| Species | Skin/Hide Yield (% live weight) | Terminology |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle & Buffalo | 7% | Hide |
| Sheep & Goat | 11% | Skin |
| Pig | — | Rind |
Terminology for Animal Skins
- Cattle & Buffalo → Hide
- Sheep & Goat → Skin
- Pig → Rind (NOT hide)
Hide Industry
- Hides are the primary raw material for the leather industry.
- Sole leather (toughest, thickest leather used for shoe soles) is obtained from the butt area of the cattle hide.
- The process of tanning sheep skin with fish oil to make it soft and pliable = Shammoying (produces chamois leather).
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