Assessing the Genomics Structure of Dorper and White Dorper Variants, and Dorper Populations in South Africa and Hungary [PDF]
Biology, 2023 Dorper sheep was developed for meat production in arid and semi-arid regions under extensive production systems in South Africa. Two variants with distinct head and neck colors were bred during their development process.
George Wanjala +2 more
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Reproduction Efficiency and Health Traits in Dorper, White Dorper, and Tsigai Sheep Breeds under Temperate European Conditions [PDF]
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2015 The objective of the current pilot study was to evaluate the reproductive performance and health indicators in Dorper, White Dorper, and Tsigai breed ewes managed semi-intensively under European temperate conditions.
D. Gavojdian +5 more
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Synergizing reproductive efficiency and growth performance: A large-scale evaluation of Dorper × Garut crossbreeding in Indonesian sheep [PDF]
Veterinary WorldBackground and Aim: Sheep farming is a vital component of Indonesia’s agricultural economy, where the demand for meat continues to rise. Indigenous Garut sheep are well-adapted to local environments and are known for their high reproductive efficiency ...
Zaenab Nurul Jannah +9 more
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Adaptation and performance evaluation of Perendale, Dorper, and Suffolk sheep in Bangladesh [PDF]
Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal ResearchObjective: The research was conducted to adapt the Perendale, Dorper, and Suffolk sheep and evaluate their productive and reproductive performances. Materials and Methods: Data from 82 pure exotic sheep were recorded within the period of 2016–2024.
Nure Hasni Desha +4 more
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Genetic Basis of Dorper Sheep (Ovis aries) Revealed by Long-Read De Novo Genome Assembly
Frontiers in Genetics, 2022 Dorper sheep (Ovis aries) (DPS), developed in the 1930s by crossing Dorset Horn and Blackhead Persian sheep in South Africa, is a world-famous composite breed for mutton production. The genetic basis underlying this breed is yet to be elucidated.
Pan Xu
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Genetic variations of Toll-like receptor 4 gene in exon 2 of South African Dorper sheep [PDF]
Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal ResearchObjective: The study was conducted to identify the sequence variation of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in exon 2 of South African Dorper sheep. Materials and Methods: Blood samples were collected from fifty (n = 50) South African Dorper sheep aged between
Lebelo Selala +3 more
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Effects of corn straw on meat characteristics of lambs in the Brazilian semi-arid region [PDF]
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 2023 The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of increasing levels of corn straw replacement of sorghum silage on average daily gain, loin eye area, subcutaneous fat thickness, weight of commercial cuts, leg tissue composition, and physico-chemical ...
ANA B. DE OLIVEIRA +10 more
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Transcriptome Analysis of the Liver and Muscle Tissues of Dorper and Small-Tailed Han Sheep
Frontiers in Genetics, 2022 It is well known that Dorper (DP) is a full-bodied, fast-growing and high dressing percentage breed, while the production performance of Small-tailed Han sheep (STH) is not so excellent, in contrast to DP.
Hongyang Peng +8 more
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Gut Microbiota-Bile Acid Crosstalk Contributes to Meat Quality and Carcass Traits of Tan and Dorper Sheep [PDF]
International Journal of Molecular SciencesFenghua Lv
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Qualitative and Quantitative Characteristics Analysis in Texel Crossed , Dorper and Fat Tailed Sheep
Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Peternakan, 2022 The aims of present study was to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of imported sheep such as Texel crossed and Dorper sheep, compared with local sheep (Fat Tail Sheep/FTS) in almost the same region, namely Pujon and Karangkates ...
Sucik Maylinda +4 more
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