Performance of Booroola Merino and Finnsheep crossbred lambs and ewes

Booroola Merino (B, n= 18) and Finnsheep (F, n =31) rams were mated to F ewes and C3 ewes (1/2 Columbia, 1/4 Suffolk, 1/4 Hampshire). Progeny of these matings were evaluated for performance traits including ewe reproduction through 3 years of age. Averaged over dam breeds, there was no significant d...

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Main Authors: L. D. Young, G. E. Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, ARS, USDA, Clay Center, NE 68933, U.S.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Scientific Agricultural Society of Finland 1988-10-01
Series:Agricultural and Food Science
Online Access:https://journal.fi/afs/article/view/72329