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Reproductive performance and productivity of local and Dorper x local crossbred ewes under community-based management system, Ethiopia

Heliyon, 2023
This study evaluated the reproductive and productivity of local and Dorper crossbred ewes in a community-based management system. We analyzed data collected from 2013 to 2021, taking into account different factors such as dam-breed, location, type of ...
Ayele Abebe, Gebreyohannes Berhane, Tesfaye Getachew, Solomon Gizaw, Aynalem Haile   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genomic Structural Variations Provide Insights Into Litter Size and Teat Number Traits in Hu Sheep

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Here, we conducted whole genome sequencing on 300 Hu sheep with an average depth of 16.51X. Two candidate genes associated with litter size and teat number traits were identified, namely MAST2 and AFDN. ABSTRACT Litter size and the teat number are important economic indicators in sheep production.
Xin Xiang, Wei Dai, Jiqiang Liu, Zhengguang Wang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bio-economic modelling of sheep meat production systems with varying flock litter size using field data

Animal, 2022
Sheep meat producers derive the majority of income from sales of weaned lambs, determined by flock conception rates, litter size, and lamb survival. Field data from commercial flocks can inform sensitivity analyses of the effect of litter size on flock ...
L. Farrell, P. Creighton, A. Bohan, F. McGovern, N. McHugh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integration of Nutrition and Organic Agriculture Framework in Managing Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Ruminants

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Gastrointestinal nematode infections damage the gastrointestinal epithelial tissues of ruminants, affecting nutrient utilization and overall production performance. This review outlines host‐gastrointestinal nematode interactions and discusses integrated control strategies, including nutritional supplementation, grazing management, vaccines, and ...
Wenxun Chen, Xiangfang Tang, Yimin Zhuang, Shengjun Zhao, Ying Ren, Xiaokang Lv   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using participatory scenario planning to explore the synergies and trade‐offs from upland treescape expansion

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The future of land use in the UK uplands is highly debated, with growing interest in increasing tree cover and other land use changes, alongside a desire to maintain traditional land use patterns and practices. Treescape expansion is likely to result in synergies and trade‐offs between different outcomes, so integrating stakeholder preferences
Melissa Minter, Susan Baker, Euan Bowditch, Sheena Carlisle, Natasha Constant, Alix Syder, Tom Finch   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relationships between lamb carcass quality traits measured by X-ray computed tomography (CT) and current UK-hill sheep breeding goals. [PDF]

, 2008
Genetic parameters were estimated between current UK hill sheep breeding goals and lamb carcass composition and muscularity traits derived using X-ray computed tomography (CT).
McLean, KA, McLaren, A., Lambe, NR; id_orcid, Bishop, S. C., Simm, Geoff, Lambe, N. R., Bünger, L., McLean, K. A., Conington, JE; id_orcid, McLaren, A; id_orcid, Bishop, SC, Simm, G, Bunger, L, Conington, J.   +13 more
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Definitions of lamb and ewe behaviours recorded in the first 30 min following different castration treatments or sham castration.

, 2015
Lamb behaviours, except postures and teat seeking, were recorded as events; ewe behaviours, lamb postures and teat seeking were recorded as states.
Cathy M. Dwyer (776164), Agnieszka Futro (776162), Katarzyna Masłowska (776163)   +2 more
core   +1 more source

POSTNATAL UTERINE DEVELOPMENT IN INVERDALE EWE LAMBS [PDF]

Biology of Reproduction, 2007
Abstract Postnatal development of the uterus involves, particularly, development of uterine glands. Studies with ovariectomized ewe lambs demonstrated a role for ovaries in uterine growth and endometrial gland development between postnatal days (PNDs) 14 and 56.
Kanako, Hayashi, Anne R, O'Connell, Jennifer L, Juengel, Ken P, McNatty, George H, Davis, Fuller W, Bazer, Thomas E, Spencer   +6 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Modification and expansion of existing body condition scoring scales for rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) improves inter‐rater reliability when used by experienced raters

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Reliable body condition scoring in rabbits is essential in managing healthy bodyweight. The commonly used Rabbit size‐o‐meter (RSOM) has shown poor inter‐rater reliability, particularly among inexperienced raters. This study aimed to develop a reliable, reproducible body condition scoring scale for companion rabbits across breeds ...
Mette L. Halck, Cecilie R. Skovlund, Kathrine Stenberg, Antonia V. Adji, Mia Albert, Mette H. Rasmussen, Charlotte R. Bjørnvad   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Abattoir antemortem inspection protocol: Observation of unloading improves detection of transport welfare compromises in livestock

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Ensuring livestock welfare throughout the production chain, including transport, is an ethical and regulatory imperative. However, protocols to assess transport‐related welfare during routine abattoir inspections are not standardised, including antemortem (AM) inspection by an official veterinarian at UK abattoirs.
Sayaka Mochizuki, Declan Arden, Kurt Arden   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source