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Animal, 2015 In this study, we investigated the effects of maternal gestation and/or lactation diets supplemented with extruded linseed (rich in 18:3n-3) on growth performance and long-chain polyunsaturated faaty acid (PUFA) accumulation in muscle tissues of suckling
A. Nudda +6 more
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Transfer of single dose of intravitreal injection of ranibizumab and bevacizumab into milk of sheep [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 AIM: To investigate whether single-dose intravitreal injections of bevacizumab and ranibizumab transfer into milk. METHODS: This study included lactating 12 sheep and a single 3-month old suckling lamb of each sheep. Two groups consisting of 6 sheep and
Tugba Cakmak Argun +7 more
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Progestagens Monitoring in 147 Mares in Order to Induce Foaling With Oxytocin
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2026.Parturition was induced when the progestagens concentration fell of about 50% within 24 to 48 h. Induction was performed at 9 p.m. in 93 mares that followed the rule of the drop of progestagens, by a single IM oxytocin injection from 10 to 50 UI according to the weight of the mare (120 to 900 kg).
Daniel Tainturier +5 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2026.Black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa) supplementation in suckling Zaraibi goat kids enhanced growth performance, immune response, and health status while reducing mortality and disease incidence. This study highlights the potential of black cumin seeds to improve economic efficiency and sustainability in livestock farming, reducing the use of antibiotics.
Hamed Mohamed Gaafar +7 more
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Maternal behaviour and lamb survival: from neuroendocrinology to practical application*
Animal, 2014 Parental care promotes offspring survival and, for livestock species, this care is provided solely by the mother. Maternal behaviour in the sheep has been exceptionally well-studied compared with other species and many of the underpinning biological ...
C.M. Dwyer
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Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Volume 143, Issue 1, Page 105-118, January 2026.ABSTRACT The evaluation of breeding schemes against established objectives and selection traits is essential for assessing the performance, outputs, and overall impacts of breeding programmes. In Ethiopia, most Community‐Based Breeding Programmes (CBBPs) have prioritised growth traits, particularly live weight, as the main selection criteria.
Shanbel Besufkad +11 more
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Acta Scientiarum: Animal Sciences, 2017 The aim of this study was to assess the effect of propylene glycol (PG) added to the water sheep drank during lactation on protein and mineral metabolites of their suckling lambs. We assessed 24 lambs born to sheep fed levels of propylene glycol in the
Rogério Pereira dos Santos +4 more
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Comparison of two collection methods to determine protodioscin concentrations in Brachiaria spp. and to monitor Brachiaria spp. Poisoning [PDF]
Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, 2019 : The objective of this study was to evaluate the methods of collecting Brachiaria spp. (Simulated Grazing vs. Total Collection) for the determination of protodioscin concentrations and to monitor the intoxication in sheep susceptible and resistant to ...
Gleice K.A. Melo +7 more
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Development of strategies to improve quality and safety and reduce cost of production in organic and “low input” livestock production systems [PDF]
, 2007 The demand for organic livestock products is still increasing. To support this growth and to help remove potential obstacles the fourth Subproject of QLIF addresses several themes related to livestock farming.
Maurer, V. +2 more
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Influence of ewe feeding systems on carcass quality of suckling lambs
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2010 Numerous studies have evidenced significant differences in the carcass and meat quality of grass-fed and concentrate-fed lambs. The main differences regard carcass fatness (Murphy et al., 1994), subcutaneous fat colour (Prache and Theriez, 1999), meat ...
M.C. Sinatra +5 more
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