The effect of ewe body condition at lambing on growth of lambs and colostral specific gravity

This study was carried out on 60 Norduz ewes to determine the effect of ewe body condition at lambing on growth of lambs and colostral specific gravity. Body condition score (BCS), ranging from 2.5 to 3.5, had no effect on lamb live weight at birth, 30, 60, 90 and 120 days of age (<i>P</i&g...

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Main Authors: F. Karakuş, M. Atmaca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Archives Animal Breeding
Online Access:http://www.arch-anim-breed.net/59/107/2016/aab-59-107-2016.pdf