Embryo transfer of dorper breed to Mongolian sheep
Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology, 2022 The sheep can be reproduced by natural mating as well as applied reproductive biotechnology, embryo transfer (ET). However, this method in sheep is influenced by several factors such as season, photoperiod, latitude, temperature, nutrition, and breed.
Chuluunbayar Uuganbayar +5 more
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Zootechnic and economic indicators of termination in feedlot of different genetic groups of lambs
Acta Scientiarum: Animal Sciences, 2021 The objective of this work was to evaluate the performance, carcass traits and economic indicators of Santa Inês lambs and their crossings finished in feedlot. Thirty whole lambs (10 Santa Inês, 10 ½ Dorper + ½ Santa Inês and 10 ¾ Dorper + ¼ Santa Inês)
Felipe Queiroga Cartaxo +7 more
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The ecological adaptability of cloned sheep to free-grazing in the Tengger Desert of Inner Mongolia, China [PDF]
Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering, 2014 Since the birth of the first cloned sheep, somatic cell nuclear transfer technology has been successfully used to clone a variety of mammals. Cloned livestock have no apparent health risks, and the quality and safety of the cloned animal products are ...
Xinxin LI,Huijuan WANG,Guanghua SU,Zhuying WEI,Chunling BAI,Wuni-MENGHE,Yanhui HOU,Changqing YU,Shorgan BOU,Guangpeng LI
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Anthelmintic control failure and associated risk factors reported by farmers in communal sheep farming, Oliver Tambo District, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [PDF]
Vet Rec OpenAbstract Background Helminth control on communal farms of South Africa, primarily relies on anthelmintic drugs, administered by farmers without veterinary supervision. This study investigated risk factors associated with farmer‐reported anthelmintic control failure on communal sheep farms in Oliver Tambo District of the Eastern Cape of South Africa ...
Mavundela S, Dzemo WD, Thekisoe O.
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Comprehensive Analysis of PAPPA2 Expression and Genetic Variants in Sheep and Their Association With Litter Size. [PDF]
Vet Med SciABSTRACT Background The PAPPA2 gene encodes a metalloproteinase critical for regulating insulin‐like growth factor (IGF) bioavailability through cleavage of insulin‐like growth factor‐binding protein 5 (IGFBP5). While its role in human and murine reproduction is documented, its function in sheep reproductive traits remains underexplored. Objective This
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Survival analysis and reproductive performance of Dorper x Tumele sheep [PDF]
Heliyon, 2020 Productivity and profitability of sheep farming are highly influenced by lamb survival and ewe reproductive performance. Thus, this study was conducted to evaluate the survival and reproductive performance of crossbred sheep. Data collected from 2009 to 2018 from Sirinka sheep breeding stations were utilized for this study.
Zeleke Tesema +9 more
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Frontiers in Genetics, 2022 Meat quality is highly influenced by the kind of muscle fiber, and it can be significantly improved by increasing the percentage of slow-twitch fibers.
Ran Cui +11 more
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Using Morphological Traits to Predict Body Weight of Dorper Sheep Lambs [PDF]
, 2022 The Dorper sheep are known to be a fast-growing breed with a very good body conformation that produces high-quality carcass. The recent study was conducted to determine the relationship between body weight (BW) and morphological traits, such as heart ...
Tyasi, T.L., Selala, L.J.
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Whole-Genome Sequencing of Dorper × Hu Hybrid Sheep for Screening Selection Signatures Associated with Litter Size [PDF]
AnimalsLiying Qiao, Ke Cai
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Net Phosphorus Requirements of Dorper×Thin-tailed Han Crossbred Ram Lambs [PDF]
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2013 A comparative slaughter trial was conducted to estimate the phosphorus (P) requirement for maintenance and growth of crossbred lambs of Dorper with a Chinese indigenous sheep breed, thin-tailed Han sheep.
Shoukun Ji +8 more
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