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Fleece characteristics and the wool follicle population of the Merilin, a Uruguayan sheep breed

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

W. H. J. Clarke ,
J. B. Donnelly ,
A. Lombardini  and
R. González
W. H. J. Clarke
Affiliation:
CSIRO, Division of Animal Production, PO Box 239, Blacktown, New South Wales 2148, Australia
J. B. Donnelly
Affiliation:
CSIRO, Division of Mathematics and Statistics, PO Box 239, Blacktown, New South Wales 2148, Australia
A. Lombardini
Affiliation:
Department of Sheep and Wool, Experimental Station, Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Republic, Paysandu, Uruguay
R. González
Affiliation:
Department of Sheep and Wool, Experimental Station, Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Republic, Paysandu, Uruguay
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Abstract

Total follicle density, primary follicle density, secondary follicle density, secondary/primary ratio and incidence of medullated fibres were studied in skin specimens from 78 2-year-old Merilin rams representing nine parent studs in Uruguay. The limited data available suggest that the studs sampled may fall into various groups, although separation into distinct groups is not equally well defined for all variables measured. Consequently, a firm conclusion about the Merilin awaits further information on fleece weight, staple length and body weight.

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Research Article
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Animal Production , Volume 32 , Issue 3 , June 1981 , pp. 251 - 256
Copyright
Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1981

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