Title
Lamb and Wool Production as Influenced by Breed of Ewem Age and Management System (Progress Report)
Document Type
Report
Report Number
SHEEP 87-1
Publication Date
1987
Summary
The number of lambs marketed per ewe exposed has the greatest effect, of many factors studied including individual lamb weight, on the total weight of lamb marketed per ewe per year. Various approaches have been attempted to increase the number of lambs born per ewe lambing. Management techniques such as flushing, time of breeding and hormone therapy have all yielded success within moderate limits. The most successful approach at increasing lambing rate on a permanent basis has been by selection of appropriate breeds and/or their crosses. Although this has resulted in increased ovulations and birth rates, little information is available on total lifetime production in South Dakota. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a crossbred ewe (FDT) developed for potential high productivity under farm or range conditions found in South Dakota.
Number of Pages
3
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1987 South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Slyter, A. L.; Hope, K. F.; and Swan, Ron, "Lamb and Wool Production as Influenced by Breed of Ewem Age and Management System (Progress Report)" (1987). South Dakota Sheep Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1987. 1.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_sheepday_1987/1