Determining the Impact of Hogget Breeding Performance on Profitability under a Fixed Feed Supply Scenario in New Zealand
Hoggets (ewe lambs aged 4 to 16 months) can be bred from approximately 8 months of age for potentially increased flock production and profit, however most New Zealand hoggets are not presented for breeding and their reproductive success is highly variable. Bio-economic modelling was used to analyse...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/5/1303 |