Preference for the mother does not last long after weaning at 3 months of age in sheep
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2018.05.018
Abstract: Abstract Ewes develop a strong selective bond with their offspring, which is set immediately after lambing and maintained until weaning, which in domestic sheep occurs when lambs are 4–5 months old. However, in productive systems… read more here.
Keywords: zone; preference; preference mother; mother ... See more keywords