The Effect of Age of Dam and Birth Rank on the Reproductive Performance of Ewes as One- and Two-Year-Olds
Currently, 30–43% of New Zealand sheep farmers breed their ewe lambs, but few retain the offspring as replacements for their flock. No difference in lamb production as a yearling among singletons and twins born to ewe lambs and twins born to mature ewes has been reported, provided the ewe lambs had...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/770 |