Effect of Somatic Cell Count on Milk Production, Composition, Colour, Coagulation Properties and Cheese-Making Ability Traits in Manchega Dairy Sheep [PDF]
FoodsSomatic cell count (SCC) in milk is widely used as an indicator of intramammary infections in dairy sheep and is routinely monitored by the dairy industry as a marker of milk quality.
Imen Heddi +8 more
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Effects of stocking density during winter on the behavior and welfare of dairy sheep in different phases of production [PDF]
Frontiers in Animal ScienceObjectiveStocking density affects the behavior and welfare of dairy sheep and even their production performance, especially in winter. However, there are currently no stocking density standards for dairy sheep in China.
Hui Bai +7 more
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Review: Role of dietary carbohydrates in the metabolic and hormonal control of nutrient partitioning in lactating dairy sheep and dairy goats [PDF]
AnimalSheep and goats are both small ruminants but differ to some extent in their feeding behaviour and selectivity, milk production, nutrient utilisation, and metabolism.
M.F. Lunesu +4 more
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Integrated multi-omics identifies dysregulated lipid metabolism of paresis in dairy sheep during the early transition period [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumParesis during the early transition period is a prevalent metabolic disorder in prolific dairy sheep, characterized by a complex and poorly understood pathogenesis.
Shuai Jiao +9 more
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Mineral requirements of dairy sheep
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2005 This paper reviews the major (Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Chlorine, Sulphur, Magnesium) and the trace elements (Iron, Copper, Cobalt, Iodine, Manganese, Zync, Molybdenum, Selenium) that play an essential role in animal metabolism. For each one the authors indicate not only the function, but also the more recent advances in terms
Federico Infascelli +2 more
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Assessment of Essential and Toxic Element Intake from Sheep Dairy Products with Different Consumption Scenarios in an Organic Sheep Farm [PDF]
Caraka Tani: Journal of Sustainable AgricultureMonitoring essential and toxic elements in milk and dairy products is important for protecting consumer health. Regular monitoring of these elements helps ensure the quality, safety, and nutritional value of dairy products.
Martina Pšenková +2 more
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Evaluation of Rumen-Protected Methionine Supplementation on Milk Production and Composition in Crossbred Dairy Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsIn dairy sheep, optimum nutrition is required to maintain a positive energy and nitrogen balance, and therefore, achieve adequate performance levels. In this sense, supplemental rumen-protected methionine (RPMet) has been a nutritional strategy used to ...
Juan Carlos Angeles-Hernandez +5 more
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Review: Research Progress of Dairy Sheep Milk Genes
Agriculture (Switzerland), 2022 The dairy sheep industry is an important but lacking part of the small ruminant industry. For a sheep breeding program, in addition to wool and meat use, sheep milk can also be processed into high-end dairy products such as cheese and milk powder and ...
Lin Jiang, Yuehui Ma, Ruonan Li
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The genomic architecture of mastitis resistance in dairy sheep [PDF]
BMC Genomics, 2017 Background Mastitis is the most prevalent disease in dairy sheep with major economic, hygienic and welfare implications. The disease persists in all dairy sheep production systems despite the implementation of improved management practises.
G. Banos +9 more
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In Russia, dairy sheep farming is a profitable but underdeveloped industry. The country’s main problem is the shortage of dairy sheep. Sheep milk is rich in nutrients, ideal for elite breeds and dietary nutrition. The authors see a solution in the implementation of reproduction biotechnology.
Э.Р. Дзиова, O. M. Khugaeva
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