Comparison of the growth performance between pure Moghani sheep and crosses with Texel or Booroola sheep carrying major genes contributing to muscularity and prolificacy.
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DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2023.2165933
Abstract: This study aimed to compare growth performance between Moghani sheep and crossbred lambs resulting from crossbreeding between Moghani pure breed ewes and the lines of rams e.g., Texel Tamlet, Texel Dalzell, Booroola Merino, and Booroola… read more here.
Keywords: moghani pure; pure; moghani sheep; growth performance ... See more keywords
Model definition for genetic evaluation of purebred and crossbred lambs including heterosis.
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac188
Abstract: Crossbreeding is a common practice among commercial sheep producers to improve animal performance. However, genetic evaluation of U.S. sheep is performed within breed type (terminal sire, semi-prolific, and western range). While incorporating crossbred records may… read more here.
Keywords: genetic evaluation; purebred crossbred; heterosis; model ... See more keywords
Effects of Sheep Sires on Muscle Fiber Characteristics, Fatty Acid Composition and Volatile Flavor Compounds in F1 Crossbred Lambs
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11244076
Abstract: Crossbreeding significantly improves meat production performance in sheep; however, whether hybridization changes the meat quality characteristics of lambs is uncertain. We analyzed the effects of three different hybrid sires on muscle fiber characteristics (MFCs), fatty… read more here.
Keywords: sires muscle; crossbred lambs; acid composition; fiber characteristics ... See more keywords