Summary

Skin defects caused by bacteria and physical contact with the environment are well known to the industry, but the cause of other defects (eg wrinkling. double scaling) are not known, and potentially affect the value of the skin. The latter may not appear on the raw skin, but manifest themselves after the tanning process. This study aims to track crocodile skins from the live animal through the tanning process, and to examine the possible relationships between the raising environment and the nature and extent of common defects.

Program

New and Emerging Animal Industries

Research Organisation

Wildlife Management International Pty Ltd

Objective Summary

This study aims to track crocodile skins from the live animal through the tanning process, and to examine the possible relationships between the raising environment and the nature and extent of common defects.