Lower Reproductive Rate and Lamb Survival Contribute to Lower Lamb Marking Rate in Maiden Ewes Compared to Multiparous Ewes

Lower Reproductive Rate and Lamb Survival Contribute to Lower Lamb Marking Rate in Maiden Ewes Compared to Multiparous Ewes

Suboptimal reproductive performance of maiden (primiparous) ewes remains a source of inefficiency for the Australian sheep industry. However, the extent and causes of the poorer reproductive performance of maiden ewes on Australian sheep farms are not well understood. Here, we show the reproductive...

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Main Authors: Dayna Hutchison, Bronwyn E. Clarke, Serina Hancock, Andrew N. Thompson, Elise Bowen, Caroline Jacobson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
lamb survival
scanning rate
sheep reproduction
maiden ewe
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/4/513

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