Document Type
Report
Report Number
A.S. Series 77-5
Publication Date
1977
Summary
The practice of breeding ewes to lamb at 12 months of age has not been widely accepted by commercial operators, even though previous research has indicated that it can be done successfully in some management systems. One reason for this might be that long-term effects on lifetime productivity have not been evaluated. This paper summarizes production performance during the first year of a lifetime study currently in progress. Data from 382 Suffolk Targhee and Targhee ewes born in 1971-1975 and developed under two different nutritional levels are included in this report. Subsequent lifetime production for these ewes will be reported when available.
Number of Pages
5
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1977 South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Slyter, A. L.; Morris, D.; and Levis, D. G., "Effect of Type of Birth, Breed of Sire and Postweaning Nutrition on Ewe Lambs. II. Production at 12 Months Age" (1977). South Dakota Sheep Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1977. 3.
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