Merino ewes Archives

Effect of lupin supplementation during mating on the productive performance of Merino ewes in the Swartland (Short communication

1990
Issue: 4
Volume: 20

S.W.P. Cloete Page: 249 - 252

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The effect of lupin supplementation during mating on the reproduction of autumn-lambing Merino ewes was studied relative to an unsupplemented control group. A total of 158 ewes were available for lambing in 1985, 229 in 1987 and 185 in 1988.…

1989
Issue: 2
Volume: 19

J.P.C. Greyling Page: 96 - 97

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The effect of active immunization against the ovarian steroid, androstenedione, on the reproductive performance of Merino ewes was investigated. Although a significant (P<0,01) increase of 19% in fecundity and 20,3% in lambing rate was obtained by treatment, the eventual number…