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Implications for early rearing techniques: ovarian dynamic and hormonal effects in Barki Ewes
Journal of Basic and Applied ZoologyBackground Compared to mature ewes, the ovarian dynamics and hormonal characteristics of ewe lambs aged 10–12 months are still poorly understood, although reproductive efficiency in sheep is essential for increasing flock productivity.
Sameer A. Nagadi +2 more
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Influence of body weight on reproductive activity in Sarda female lambs
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2010 One way to improve reproductive performance of ewes is through extending its lifetime productivity. Breeding ewe lambs is one method of improving the reproductive performance in the sheep.
P.P. Bini +3 more
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Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background Laparoscopic intrauterine artificial insemination (Lap‐AI) is used in sheep genetic improvement programmes. However, the lambing rate (LR) (i.e., the proportion of inseminated ewes that lamb) following Lap‐AI is variable. Previously, one small UK study investigated factors associated with LR, but it did not adjust for dependencies ...
Mike J. Glover +2 more
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Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background Gastrointestinal nematode infections are ubiquitous in grazing livestock worldwide impacting animal health and production. Faecal egg count (FEC) is an accessible diagnostic test that can guide the need for treatment. However, interpretation of FECs can be challenging.
Eilidh Geddes +7 more
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CONVERSION OF A LAMB PRODUCTION SYSTEM TO ORGANIC FARMING: HOW TO MANAGE, FOR WHICH RESULTS? [PDF]
, 2005 Two sheep flocks were managed organically (for two years from conversion onwards) under different lambing strategies (1 lambing/year vs. 3 lambings every two years).
Hervé, Tournadre +4 more
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Loanwords and Linguistic Phylogenetics: *pelek̑u‐ ‘axe’ and *(H)a(i̯)g̑‐ ‘goat’1
Transactions of the Philological Society, Volume 123, Issue 1, Page 116-136, March 2025.Abstract This paper assesses the role of borrowings in two different approaches to linguistic phylogenetics: Traditional qualitative analyses of lexemes, and quantitative computational analysis of cognacy. It problematises the assumption that loanwords can be excluded altogether from datasets of lexical cognacy.
Simon Poulsen
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Gender &History, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article argues that marriage was central to historical change in the Yoruba‐speaking region of West Africa during the eighteenth century. It draws on ìtàn, a distinct oral source, to show that conjugality shaped Yoruba processes of urbanisation and political centralisation, gendered divisions of labour and social innovation and creativity.
Insa Nolte
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The Histological of Ewe Ovarium Post-Intrauterine Transplantation to Pseudopregnancy Rabbit
Animal Production: Indonesian Journal of Animal Production, 2008 The objective of this study was to evaluate the histologycal of ewe ovarium post-intrauterin transplantation to pseudopregnancy rabbit. The experiment was concerned with the 1 or 7 days of pseudopregnancy to receive the ewe ovarian transplant.
R Sumarmin +3 more
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Children &Society, EarlyView.ABSTRACT A high prevalence of teenage pregnancy in Ghana has raised critical concerns. This study aims to understand the causes of early pregnancy in Akatsi North, Ghana, while also assessing the underlying attitudes of young people toward future marriage and pregnancy.
Jihye Kim, Wendy Olsen, Mohammed Ibrahim
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FEASIBILITY OF A SHEEP COOPERATIVE FOR GRAZING LEAFY SPURGE [PDF]
This report presents an economic feasibility study of a 5,000 head, cooperatively owned, sheep operation for leafy spurge control. The objectives were 1) determine the return on investment of the cooperative, 2) determine the proposed structure of the ...
Bangsund, Dean A. +4 more
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