Grading of Kordofan Hides and Skins by Quality

Mohammed Alhadi Ebrahiem, M.A. Ali, I.Y. Turki, H.E. Haroun, I. Bushara, D.M. Mekki

Abstract


This study was carried out at Elobeid, Elnohud and Babanosa locations of Kordofan Region. 75 pieces from each of cattle hides and goat skins and 100 pieces of sheep skins were randomly selected for field grading in each location. Grading results indicated that the most common defects to Kordofan hides and skins was flaying defects, followed by branding on cattle hides, putrefactive taints, mechanical damages, inadequate salting defects, and lastly skin diseases defects.


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Hides and Skins, Grading, Quality

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