Evaluation of terminal sire breeds for hair sheep production systems

Terminal sire crossbreeding systems which improve growth performance while maintaining parasite resistance have the potential to enhance the profitability of hair sheep enterprises. Katahdin (KT, n = 4), Suffolk (SU, n = 3), and Texel (TX, n = 3) rams were randomly mated to KT ewes over two years (Y...

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Main Author: Weaver, Andrew Ryan
Other Authors: Animal and Poultry Sciences
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Virginia Tech 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/80300