Hair sheep performance in a mid-stage deciduous Appalachian silvopasture
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DOI: 10.1007/s10457-017-0154-x
Abstract: Silvopastoral management has potential to diversify and increase the output from livestock systems. Silvopastures offer solutions to many management issues associated with grazing systems in Appalachia (USA). Several tree species have been proposed for silvopastures… read more here.
Keywords: hair sheep; open pastures; walnut; performance ... See more keywords
d-Cloprostenol enhances estrus synchronization in tropical hair sheep
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-018-1522-x
Abstract: To compare the effects of PGF2α (dinoprost tromethamine) and d-cloprostenol in a two-dose protocol for estrus synchronization in hair sheep during breeding season in Yucatán, México, two experiments were conducted. In experiment 1, 61 cyclic… read more here.
Keywords: hair sheep; cloprostenol; estrus synchronization;
154 Growth, Libido, Semen Quality, and Reproductive Organ Weights of Hair Sheep Rams Rendered Short-Scrotum at Birth or Weaning
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skad068.125
Abstract: Rendering male lambs short-scrotum interferes with testicular development and thermoregulation, and has been proposed as a management tool to control male reproduction. This study evaluated at the effect of timing of the procedure (birth or… read more here.
Keywords: short scrotum; hair sheep; target weight; target ... See more keywords
73 Deworming to improve growth in early-weaned spring born hair sheep lambs
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae019.106
Abstract: In lambs, the stress of weaning and the lack of a fully developed immune system can increase susceptibility to gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN). Lack of an effective GIN control strategy around this time can have a… read more here.
Keywords: sheep lambs; treatment; lambs; con ... See more keywords
160 A comparison of body temperature among pregnant, non-pregnant and lactating hair sheep ewes in the tropics
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz258.349
Abstract: St. Croix White hair sheep are well adapted to the tropics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of pregnancy on body temperature of hair sheep. Multiparous St. Croix White ewes (n… read more here.
Keywords: hair sheep; temperature; ewes; dry ewes ... See more keywords
166 The effects of feeding lasalocid in combination with zeranol implants on performance and carcass traits in hair sheep
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz397.019
Abstract: The objective of this experiment was to determine the effects of dietary inclusion of lasalocid in combination with zeranol implants on the performance and carcass characteristics of hair sheep. Thirty wether hair lambs (BW =… read more here.
Keywords: hair sheep; combination zeranol; zeranol implants; zeranol ... See more keywords
Genomic Diversity of U.S. Katahdin Hair Sheep
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DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12914
Abstract: ABSTRACT In the late 1950s, Katahdin hair sheep were developed as a composite breed of medium size and moderate prolificacy, with potential to express resistance to gastrointestinal nematodes. With increasing popularity and the recent adoption… read more here.
Keywords: breed; population; katahdin hair; hair sheep ... See more keywords
Meta‐analysis of the energy and protein requirements of hair sheep raised in the tropical region of Brazil
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DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12700
Abstract: The objective of this study was to estimate, through mathematical models, energy and protein requirements for maintenance and gain of hair sheep raised in the tropical region of Brazil. To determine the equation parameters, a… read more here.
Keywords: protein; hair sheep; energy; gain ... See more keywords
Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous and Transdermal Flunixin Meglumine in Wool and Hair Sheep (Ovis aries)
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DOI: 10.1111/jvp.70015
Abstract: The objective of the study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of flunixin meglumine of intravenous (IV) and transdermal (TD) flunixin meglumine administration on different coat types (wool vs. hair) in 12 healthy sheep. Polled dorset… read more here.
Keywords: hair sheep; wool hair; flunixin meglumine; hair ... See more keywords
Genomic Analysis of Hair Sheep From West/Central Africa Reveals Unique Genetic Diversity and Ancestral Links to Breed Formation in the Caribbean.
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DOI: 10.1111/mec.17796
Abstract: Cameroon Blackbelly sheep are a domestic breed of hair sheep from West/Central Africa. They are popular with small‐holder farmers in Cameroon as they are highly resilient to local environmental challenges and are prolific a‐seasonal breeders.… read more here.
Keywords: west central; sheep west; central africa; hair sheep ... See more keywords
Macromineral requirements for maintenance and growth in male and female hair sheep
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1032429
Abstract: A better understanding of the nutritional requirements of sheep, especially in terms of minerals, is crucial for improving production. We estimated the net requirements for Ca, P, K, Mg, and Na for gain (NCag, NPg,… read more here.
Keywords: day; hair sheep; maintenance; macromineral requirements ... See more keywords