Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This research was undertaken to assess hide and skin production practices and identify qualitydefects of skins. The study was undertaken in Hyquey region of Ethiopia. Data collected fromskins were analyzed by R software. For ranking constraints, priority index was employed.Major constraints were feed shortage, low price and poor husbandry with indexes of 0.15,0.14 and 0.13, respectively. Common causes of skin rejections were: smoke, fly cut, parasite,scratch, wart, pox, putrefaction, vein, thorn, cockle, careless handling, rats and small size. Batihad highest rate of rejection (46.7%). Major causes of skin defect were fly cut (Hara); veinand smoke (Bati); fly cut, putrefaction and smoke (Kelala). There was a significant difference(P<0.001) among rejection causes. Kelala had highest quality (4.8%) and Bati lowest (0.1%).To reduce the defects use of appropriate knives, proper preservation, proper feeding and healthcare are important. Rigorous awareness should also be given to value chain actors on properhandling, transportation and preservation of hides and skins.
Authors: ALEMU, T., GIRMA, M.
Institution: Wollo University
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7215249607