Litter size is one of the most important economic traits in sheep. Identification of gene
variants that are associated with the prolificacy rate is an important step in breeding program …

The aim of the present study was to estimate (co) variance components for weights at birth
(BW), 30 days (W30d) and 90 days (W90d) of age, as well as average daily gain from birth to …

Ewe productivity is a composite and maternal trait that is considered the most important
economic trait in sheep meat production. The objective of this study was the application of …

The aim of the present study was to estimate the (co) variance components and genetic
parameters for various growth traits (weight at birth (BWT) and 3 (WT3), 6 (WT6), 9 (WT9) …

Aim: The aim of this study was to estimate the heritability, genetic and phenotypic
correlations, and the genetic trends for pre-weaning growth traits including the birth weight …

Lori sheep is one of the well adapted and relatively heavy breeds in mountainous regions of
Iran, primarily reared for mutton production. The current study was conducted to estimate the …

The study aimed to estimate genetic and phenotypic parameters for growth traits and Kleiber
ratio in Dorper sheep breed. Data used in this study were collected over 12 years (2012 …

Abstract The Red Maasai are indigenous sheep breeds known for their adaptability in arid
and semi-arid environments while the Dorper is known for its good mutton production. A field …

Simple Summary The Dağlıç breed of sheep is fat-tailed, dual-purpose, and resistant to
harsh environmental conditions in Türkiye. This research aimed to estimate (co) variance …

Estimates of (co) variance components and genetic parameters were obtained for birth
weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), average daily weight gain from birth to weaning (ADG) …