Authors : Zeki Eri ir and Orhan Ozbey
Abstract: This study was conducted with the aim of comparing wool production characteristics of Morkaraman, Chios x Morkaraman (F1) and kivircik x Morkaraman (F1) crossbreds. The study population consisted of 25 Morkaraman , Chios x Akkaraman (F1) and Kivircik x Morkaraman (F1) female cross-breeds, at first shearing (1 ?) time. Dirty wool production values were 2.200 , 1.160 and 1.370 kg (P<0.001); staple length values were 15.525 , 10.517 and 11.955 cm (P<0.001) ; fiber diameter values were 36.716 , 33.170 and 31.897 (P<0.01); tenacity values were measured as 15.029 , 9.528 and 10.333 g (P<0.001) and elongation values were 34.858% , 30.789% and 33.184% (P<0.01) in Morkaraman, Chios x Akkaraman (F1) and Kivircik x Morkaraman (F1) genotypes, respectively. In all of these characteristics evaluated in the present study, Morkaramans showed the greatest values when compared to both crossbred groups. However, Morkaramans did not have any significant superiority in elongation values when compared to Kivircik x Morkaraman crossbreds (F1). Based on the results of this study, we might suggest that the rough and mixed wool of Morkaramans and their F1 crossbreds can be used for carpet and rug industry, and handmade textile in local facilities and wool of crossbreds might be suitable for fabric industry.
Zeki Eri ir and Orhan Ozbey , 2005. The Wool Production Characteristics in Morkaraman and Chios X Akkaraman (F1) and Kivircik X Morkaraman (F1) Crossbred Sheep . Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 4: 360-362.