The purpose of this study is to survey the literature pertinent to some morphological traits
which are related with the production and reproduction of fat-tailed sheep breeds. The fat …

Sheep are a major animal genetic resource for rural farmers of developing countries. Human
population growth, increase in purchasing power and awareness among consumers are the …

Knowledge of non-genomic inheritance of traits is currently limited. Although it is well
established that maternal diet influences offspring inheritance of traits through DNA …

Contents We have investigated the reproductive development of the tropically adapted
Santa Inês ram, the most common hair sheep in Brazil. From 8 to 48 weeks of age, 16 …

This experiment was designed to study the relationship between growth rate and sexual
development in Najdi ram lambs. Forty-five Najdi ram lambs were used in nine age groups …

Ticks can compromise productivity and welfare in free-ranging sheep. Chemical tick control
may not be sustainable in the long term. Alternative control measures must be sought for an …

The objective of this study was to evaluate sexual behaviour and semen quality of St. Croix
ram lambs bred in a semi-desert region. In Experiment 1, 24 yearling rams were assigned to …

Gestational diet manipulation can lead to inadequate fetal nutrient supply resulting in low
birth weight, limited postnatal growth, and consequently, reduced reproductive performance …

The primary objective was to compare various mathematical models to describe scrotal
circumference (SC) and paired testis volume development in Blackbelly ram lambs. The …

Aim: The aim of the present study was to define the onset of puberty in Tazegzawt ram
lambs, an Algerian sheep breed in endangered status with a small population in its local …