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Genetic and environmental parameters for ewe productivity in Merinos

  • 2002
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 32
G. Duguma, S. J. Schoeman, S. W. P. Cloete and G. F. Jordaan Page: 154 - 159

Data of 3272 lambing records collected on 818 ewes born from 689 dams and sired by 371 rams were used in the evaluation of ewe lifetime productivity (total number born, number weaned and total weight weaned). These records were collected…

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Studies on small ruminant breeds with inherent differences in fibre production and ewe productivity 1. Relationship between ewe

  • 1998
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 28
M.J. Herselman, J.J. Olivier and M.A. Snyman Page: 1 -

Ewe productivity, as affected by varying wool production potential in different environments was studied in three woolled sheep flocks. Production and reproduction data collected in the Carnarvon Afrino Flock (AC) between 1979 and 1992, as well as data of the…

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