Journal article
Breeding ewe lambs successfully to improve lifetime performance
Small Ruminant Research, Vol.118(1-3), pp.2-15
2014
Abstract
Ewe lambs have the ability to be successfully bred at 7-9 months of age. Breeding ewe lambs has a number of advantages including increased profitability and lifetime reproductive performance. However due to low and variable reproductive performance and the potential for negative effects on future performance, most ewe lambs are not bred. This review compares the differences in reproductive performance between ewe lambs and mature ewes. In addition, it summarises the known effects of ewe lamb breeding on lifetime performance. It also focuses on factors affecting the success of ewe lamb breeding. Lastly, it outlines the optimal management of the ewe lamb to the weaning of her first lamb and to maximise her lifetime performance.
Details
- Title
- Breeding ewe lambs successfully to improve lifetime performance
- Authors/Creators
- P.R. Kenyon (Author/Creator) - Massey UniversityA.N. Thompson (Author/Creator) - Government of Western AustraliaS.T. Morris (Author/Creator) - Massey University
- Publication Details
- Small Ruminant Research, Vol.118(1-3), pp.2-15
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Identifiers
- 991005542683507891
- Copyright
- © 2013 Elsevier B.V.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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