Effect of milk feeding system on carcass and meat quality of Frisa Valtellinese kids

Abstract

Frisa goat is an autochthonous breed from high Valtellina (Italian Central Alps), the territory of Sondalo and Grosio villages being regarded as its cradle.Widespread in the Province of Sondrio, it counts about 5.000 heads. Frisa Valtellinese has black coat, apart from the characteristic white stripes of the head (frisature) and other specific white regions, and short hair. In comparison with other similar autochthonous Alpine goat breeds it distinguishes thanks to its bigger size (80 cm at withers).

Keywords

• Frisa Valtellinese, kid, milk feeding system, carcass and meat quality