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Litter size effects on intake at pasture and on plasma creatinine and urea concentrations in terminal sire breeds of sheep of similar mature size but different body composition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 November 2017

S. A. Vulich  and
J. P. Hanrahan
S. A. Vulich
Affiliation:
Agriculture & Food Development Authority, Belclare, Tuam, Co. Galway, Republic of Ireland
J. P. Hanrahan
Affiliation:
Agriculture & Food Development Authority, Belclare, Tuam, Co. Galway, Republic of Ireland
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Litter size and body composition are two of the major factors affecting the efficiency of production systems under grazing conditions. The objective of this study was to evaluate breed and litter size effects on herbage intake by ewes and lambs using breeds of similar mature size but different carcass composition (viz. Suffolk and Texel; Texel leaner than Suffolk). A secondary objective was to evaluate associated effects on blood metabolites proposed as indicators of carcass composition (viz. urea, creatinine).

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Sheep Production
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1992 , March 1992 , pp. 26
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1992

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