Compares the performance of Landim and Blackhead Persian sheeLarger litter size of Landim sheep compared to Blackhead Persian and BHP X Landim, and similar parturition intervals in each genotype resulted in greater annual output of young in the Landim than in BHP or in BHP X Landim. Weights of al...
Rocha, A.
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McKinnon, D.
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Wilson, R.T.
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[Comparative performance of Landim and Blackhead Persian sheep in Mozambique]
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Comparative performance of Landim and Blackhead Persian sheep in Mozambique
The comparative performances of Nguni sheep and Landim goats reared at Chobela Experimental Station are described. G.oats have the better reproductive performance, but both species are rather prolific. Late age at first parturition and long inter-parturition intervals seem to be a result of manag...
McKinnon, D.
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Rocha, A.
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[Reproduction, mortality and growth of indigenous sheep and goats in Mozambique]
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Reproduction, mortality and growth of indigenous sheep and goats in Mozambique
Provides the first full physical description of the Landim goats and sheep of Mozambique; presents and compares the productivity of the two species under the same environmental and management conditions as least squares means; with particular reference to age at first parturition, litter size, re...
Rocha, A.
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McKinnon, D.
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Wilson, R.T.
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[Physical description and productivity of Landim goats and sheep in Mozambique]
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Physical description and productivity of Landim goats and sheep in Mozambique