Document Type
Report
Report Number
A.S. Series 69-55
Publication Date
1970
Summary
Improvement of the reproduction rate of range ewes is of the utmost importance to the range sheep producer. Good grazing management and proper supplementation have been shown to be important. Flushing range ewes has given conflicting results. Gonadotrophic hormones have been used to increase ovulation rates but have been less successful with yearlings than with older ewes.
Number of Pages
2
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1970 South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Lewis, James K.; Bush, Leon F.; Haferkamp, Marshall; and Trevillyan, W. R., "Effect of Flushing and Gonadotropin on Ovulation Rate of Yearling Ewes on Range" (1970). South Dakota Sheep Field Day Research Reports, 1970. 10.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_sheepday_1970/10