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Dorper Sheep Technology Transfer in Damot Gale Woreda: Role of Food Security [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
A cross sectional study has been conducted in Damot Gale woreda with the objectives of documenting the role and technology transfer of Dorper sheep crosses.
Asrat Worku, Ermias Belete
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Effects of Feeding Different Diets on Carcass Performance and Mutton Quality of Horro Sheep

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 9, September 2025.
Different feeding options affect Horro sheep meat quality. Horro sheep with a high‐quality diet can produce high‐quality meat. Dolichos lablab can be used as an alternative protein source for Horro sheep fattening. ABSTRACT The study evaluated the carcass performances and meat quality of yearling Horro rams with an initial body weight of 25.35 ± 2.34 ...
Birmaduma Gadisa Muleta   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of data mining algorithms to predict body weight of Dorper sheep Breed in two selected villages of Lepelle-Nkumpi local municipality in Limpopo province, South Africa

open access: yesSmart Agricultural Technology
Sheep farmers in village areas find it difficult to estimate body weight without the weighing tools. The best fitted model for estimation of sheep body weight is not conclusive.
Abigail Mmapaseka Phaladi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prolapsus Rektum Pada Domba Dorper (Case Report: Rectal Prolapses in Dorper Sheep)

open access: yesJurnal Sain Veteriner
Prolaps rektum merupakan tonjolan jaringan rektal di luar anus. Faktor penyebab prolaps rektum pada hewan muda dan tua meliputi konstipasi, endoparasit, diare, faktor keturunan, kehilangan daya spinchter ani dan pelonggaran selaput lendir rektum. Hewan kasus adalah tiga ekor domba Dorper berasal dari Wonosari, Gunungkidul dengan keluhan prolaps rektum ...
Artina Prastiwi   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Revolutionizing Veterinary Medicine: The Role of Nanoparticles in Advancing Animal Health, Nutrition and Disease Management

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 5, September 2025.
Nanoparticles are transforming animal care by enhancing nutrition, drug delivery and disease prevention. This study highlights their role in improving nutrient absorption in livestock, facilitating targeted drug delivery and boosting vaccine efficacy. Additionally, nanoparticles effectively reduce harmful mycotoxins in animal feeds, promoting overall ...
Mohsen Kazemi
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Astragalus mollissimus on Ruminal Fermentation, Methane Production and Performance of Sheep

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 3, May 2025.
The effects of A. mollissimus (AM) supplementation on methane (CH4) production, volatile fatty acids, animal performance and nitro compound presence in blood were evaluated through two experiments. Results showed an CH4 reduction by up to 60%. No adverse effects on animal performance and no detectable nitro compound in plasma were reported.
Jagoba Rey‐Gotxi   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unveiling the Pre‐Weaning Growth Performance and Some Reproductive Characteristics of Akkaraman and Central Anatolian Merino Sheep

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 2, March 2025.
This study evaluates growth and reproductive traits in Akkaraman (AKK) and Central Anatolian Merino (CAM) sheep in Türkiye. AKK lambs showed higher birth weights but lower weaning weights and growth rates compared to CAM lambs. Significant non‐genetic factors, such as sex, birth type and dam age, influenced these traits.
Sedat Behrem
wiley   +1 more source

Integration analysis of transcriptome and proteome of Chinese Merino sheep (Ovis aries) embryonic skeletal muscle

open access: yesAnimal Research and One Health, Volume 3, Issue 1, Page 129-142, February 2025.
This study aimed to explore the molecular mechanism of sheep late fetal skeletal muscle development from proliferation to hypertrophy. We performed the comprehensive analysis of transcriptome and proteome of Chinese Merino sheep at embryonic ages Day85 (D85N), Day105 (D105N) and Day135 (D135N) by the tandem mass tags (TMT) and RNA‐seq methods. We found
Mian Feng   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reproductive parameters of Dorper ewes: Implications for an accelerated lambing system in South Texas

open access: yes, 2020
There has been considerable change in the U.S sheep industry since the introduction of hair sheep, most notably, the Dorper breed of sheep. A decline in wool profitability has led to a significant expansion of Dorper sheep throughout the US with the ...
Flores, Victor V.
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Direct and maternal genetic effects for birth weight in dorper and mutton merino sheep in Zimbabwe

open access: yes, 2013
Variance components for birth (BWT) in Dorper and Mutton Merino sheep were estimated by Average Information Restricted Maximum Likelihood (AIREML). Animal model was fitted allowing for genetic maternal effects and a genetic covariance between direct and ...
Mabuku, O, Assan, N
core   +1 more source

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