Phenotypic Characterization of Carcass Traits, Organ Weights, Reproductive Organ Measurements and Tissue Chemical Composition in Three Sheep Breeds

< 0.001). BAR breed had the lowest values in the weight-related traits but the most favorable ratio of lean-to-fat tissue (4.12 ± 0.92) and the highest content of ash in the meat (1.00 ± 0.05%). Pronounced breed differences were observed in the measurements of the reproductive organs. Chemical analysis of the meat revealed that the meat of the crossbred animals contained the highest amount of moisture (74.66 ± 1.99%) and crude protein (21.65 ± 0.57%). The results of the GI tract revealed that the crossbred animals had the longest intestines (41.17 ± 2.18 m). The pH of the animals also showed breed-specific characteristics. Crossbreeding BAR and RAH improved growth, carcass and reproductive traits, supporting its use in breeding programs.