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Effects of Implanting Exogenous Melatonin 40 Days before Lambing on Milk and Colostrum Quality
The effects of exogenous melatonin implanted before lambing on the quality of colostrum and milk yield were quantified in 715 ewes. Forty days before lambing, 246 ewes (1M) received a melatonin implant; another 137 ewes (2M) received two implants, and ...
Francisco Canto +2 more
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REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF A COMMERCIAL FLOCK OF SUBTROPICAL NEIMI SHEEP IN SAUDI ARABIA [PDF]
This study was carried out on a commercial flock of Neimi sheep belonging to Al-Gassim Agric. Company in the mid-region of Saudi Arabia. The work aimed at studying the reproductive performance of this flock under accelerated lambing system. The traits
A. Barghouth,
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Hematological Parameters as Indicators for Litter size and Pregnancy Stage in Awassi Ewes
Physiological status and litter size can indeed have a significant impact on ewes' hematological parameters, which are essential indicators of their health.
Neam M Khazaal +2 more
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THE ROLE OF CROSSBREEDING ROMANOV SHEEP WITH SUBTROPICAL RAHMANI BREED IN IMPROVING LAMB PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY [PDF]
The performance of pure Romanov (V), Rahmani (R) sheep, F1 crosses (V.R), back crosses to R (R.VR) and cross-bred sheep obtained by inter se mated (R.VR)’ was compared.
H. Metawi,
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DIAGNOSIS OF BRUCELLOSIS IN LACTATING EWES USING MILK-ELISA [PDF]
Milk and blood samples collected from 731 lactating ewes were examined for brucellosis using milk-ELISA, serum-ELISA, RBPT, SAT and MRT. Of these ewes, 150 were from brucellosis free sheep flock, which were found negative in all tests used. While, of the
M.M. BASSIONY +3 more
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Serum biochemical reference ranges for pregnant sheep
Late pregnancy is accompanied by dramatic changes in the metabolism of sheep, in which the nutrient requirements increase and the metabolic capacity of ewes is under severe stress due to the rapid foetal growth and development of the mammary gland.
Laura Ferrari Monteiro Varanis +4 more
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Effect of adding carrots as feed supplementation on reproductive performance in Awassi ewes [PDF]
The present study was designed to estimate the effect of carrots supplementation on reproductive performance in ewes. Thirty Awassi ewes. Ewes were randomly divided into three equal groups, distributed as 10 ewes for each group.
Nawaf N. Dhahir +2 more
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This study aimed at evaluating parasitological and blood variables in native breed Crioula Lanada sheep belonging to the same herd, to identify and compare susceptible or resistant individuals to gastrointestinal nematodes during gestation and lactation ...
Fabiellen Cristina Pereira +7 more
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The aim of this research was to study the impact of supplementary feeding on reproductive traits in sheep. Two groups, L1 (control) and L2 (experimental treatment), of adult females aged between two and six years belonging to the Botosani Karakul sheep ...
Ionică Nechifor +3 more
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Background: The production of biofuels has caused an increase in the prices of agricultural commodities. Thus, the ecological footprint, social inclusion and profitability of production systems have encouraged the use of agroindustrial products as an ...
Cinthia P Lima-Cavalcanti +13 more
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