The inclusion of sweet lupin grain (Lupinus angustifolius) improves nursing performance of lactation in Awassi ewes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106150
Abstract: Abstract Two experiments were conducted to assess the effect of lupin grain (Lupinus angustifolius; LUP) on milk characteristics of Awassi ewes, nutrient intake and digestibility and body weight of suckling lambs. Same diets were offered… read more here.
Keywords: lupinus angustifolius; awassi ewes; grain lupinus; lupin grain ... See more keywords
A novel deleterious oxytocin variant is associated with the lower twinning ratio in Awassi ewes.
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2022.2152038
Abstract: This study aimed to assess the possible association of oxytocin (OXT) gene with reproductive traits in two groups of Awassi ewes that differ in their reproductive potentials. Sheep were genotyped using PCR-single-stranded conformation polymorphism approach.… read more here.
Keywords: arg55leu; variant; awassi ewes; twinning ratio ... See more keywords