THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DURATION OF ESTRUS AND PROLIFICACY IN CROSSBRED EWES

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DURATION OF ESTRUS AND PROLIFICACY IN CROSSBRED EWES

The regression of prolificacy on duration of estrus was positive in 18-mo and positive after 18 h in 30-mo-old ewes. Ewes bearing twins were in estrus longer than ewes bearing singles. The relationship was not strong enough, however, to allow accurate prediction of prolificacy from estrous duration....

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Published in:Canadian journal of animal science Vol. 60; no. 3; pp. 779 - 782
Main Authors: DALLY, MARTIN R., HOHENBOKEN, WILLIAM
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-09-1980
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Summary:The regression of prolificacy on duration of estrus was positive in 18-mo and positive after 18 h in 30-mo-old ewes. Ewes bearing twins were in estrus longer than ewes bearing singles. The relationship was not strong enough, however, to allow accurate prediction of prolificacy from estrous duration.
ISSN:0008-3984
1918-1825
DOI:10.4141/cjas80-088