Document Type
Report
Report Number
SHEEP 85-10
Publication Date
1985
Summary
Data from Targhee, Suffolk x Targhee and Finnsheep x Targhee ewes which had completed a lifetime production study were used to determine the effect of lambing at 12 to 14 months on cumulative production. Ewes that lambed at 1 year of age gave birth to and weaned more lambs as well as gave birth to and weaned more pounds of lamb on a cumulative basis than ewes that failed to lamb at 1 year of age. Wool production was similar for the two groups of ewes. Ewes that produced a lamb at 1 year of age were more productive than those ewes that failed to lamb, even if the first year's production was not included.
Number of Pages
4
Type
text
Format
application/pdf
Language
en
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1985 South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Busch, W. J. and Slyter, A. L., "Effects of Breed of Ewe and Management System on the Production of Lamb and Wool 5. Effect of Lambing at 12-14 Months on Cumulative Lifetime Production" (1985). South Dakota Sheep Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1985. 10.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/sd_sheepday_1985/10