Influence of Breed and Age on Lamb Performance & Meat Quality

Influence of Breed and Age on Lamb Performance & Meat Quality

July 15, 2026 · 35 min · Season 11 · Episode 3

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Dr. Tom Murphy discusses the influence of breed and age on lamb performance and meat quality.

The American Sheep Industry Association podcast with host Jake Thorn features guest Tom Murphy Ph.D., a sheep geneticist with the USDA/ARS Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. Dr. Murphy explores how breed and age impact lamb performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality.

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Host: Jake Thorn

Guest: Tom Murphy Ph.D.

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Organizations: USDA/ARS Meat Animal Research Center

Places: Clay Center, Nebraska

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