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Reproduksie – eienskappe van Merinoskape in ekstensiewe weigebiede

1982
Issue: 3
Volume: 12

J.J. Olivier Page: 379 - 381

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Six hundred Merino ewes were mated annually in March / April from 1962 to 1978 at the Carnarvon Experimental Farm. A total of 9 509 matings were done. On average, 12% of the ewes were not served as a result…

1984
Issue: 2
Volume: 14

J.J. Olivier, P.G. Marias & J.A.N. Cloete Page: 105 - 109

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Evaluation of different breed crosses in the development of a white·woolled mutton sheep: The Afrino. Owing to injudicious crossbreeding of non-wool led sheep with the Merino, a need originated for a breed which is free from kemp and coloured fibres…