Do endangered sheep breeds have an advantage in organic farming? [PDF]
, 2006 Endangered breeds are not compulsory for organic farming, but adapted and local breeds are considered suitable for Organic Farming. In the year 2001, 240 ewes of six different breeds were introduced on the experimental farm of the Institute of Organic ...
Rahmann, G
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Effects of late flushing and ewe breed on lamb mortality at birth. [PDF]
, 2013 A total of 92 Zel and 92 Zel×Shal ewes, 3–5 years of age and body weight of between 35 and 45 kg were randomly allocated in to four groups in order to determine effects of late flushing and breed on lamb mortality at birth. A completely randomized design
Alimon, Abdul Razak +4 more
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Feeding levels during the growing phase affect the production of primiparous Finnish Landrace ewes
Agricultural and Food Science, 2008 The effect of different feeding levels on the performance of primiparous ewes was studied in 31 Finnish Landrace ewes bred to lamb at the age of one year. Ewe lambs, initially weighing on average 19.2 kg (SEM 0.63), were placed on a low (L), standard (S)
R. SORMUNEN-CRISTIAN, L. JAUHIAINEN
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Lamb Production:grazing management, breeding policy and parasite control [PDF]
, 2008 Internal parasitic infection can pose major health problems in young livestock and this is particularly so in the context of lambs in organic production systems.
Good, Barbara, Hanrahan, J.P.
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Effects of time of shearing on wool and lamb production
California Agriculture, 1969 Time of shearing does affect both wool and lamb production and also ewe mortality. Shearing during seasons of the year other than spring and summer can increase lamb production and also produce stronger wool fibers.
D Torell, W Weir, G Bradford, G Spurlock
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Optimum nutrition of the pregnant ewe : a meta-analytic approach : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy in Animal Science at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2017 Formal systematic review guidelines and meta-analytic methods were used in the present study to achieve three main objectives. Firstly, literature on the effect of ewe nutrition during pregnancy on fetal and postnatal lamb growth was reviewed and effect ...
Roca Fraga, Fernando Javier
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Effects of extended grazing during mid, late or throughout pregnancy, and winter shearing of housed ewes, on ewe and lamb performance [PDF]
, 2007 peer-reviewedA flock of March-lambing ewes was used to evaluate the effects of (i) extended (deferred, winter) grazing of pasture during mid, late or throughout pregnancy, and (ii) winter shearing of ewes housed during mid and late pregnancy, on lamb ...
Flanagan, S. +2 more
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A strategic evaluation of the introduction of the East Friesian sheep breed on a North Island hill country farm : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Applied Science in Agricultural Systems and Management at Massey University [PDF]
, 1998 New Zealand sheep fanning has changed dramatically over the past 20 years as it has adjusted to a market-led and unsubsidised economy. Despite this, new technology and management practices such as cross breeding offer exciting opportunities for improving
Martinez, Jesus Romero
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Effect of Age and Weaning on Growth Performance, Rumen Fermentation, and Serum Parameters in Lambs Fed Starter with Limited Ewe-Lamb Interaction. [PDF]
Animals (Basel), 2019 Wang S +9 more
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