Genetic and nongenetic factors associated with the fate of maiden ewe lambs: slaughtered without ever lambing versus retained for breeding1
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DOI: 10.1093/tas/txz156
Abstract: Abstract The decision on which ewe lamb to retain versus which to sell is likely to vary by producer based on personal preference. What is not known, however, is if any commonality exists among producers… read more here.
Keywords: ewe lambs; ewe lamb; slaughtered without; ewe ... See more keywords
Genome-Wide Association Studies of Live Weight at First Breeding at Eight Months of Age and Pregnancy Status of Ewe Lambs
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DOI: 10.3390/genes14040805
Abstract: This study estimated genetic parameters and identified candidate genes associated with live weight, and the occurrence of pregnancy in 1327 Romney ewe lambs using genome-wide association studies. Phenotypic traits considered were the occurrence of pregnancy… read more here.
Keywords: ewe lambs; live weight; occurrence pregnancy; ewe lamb ... See more keywords