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A note on the association of haemoglobin types with ewe and ram fertility and lamb mortality in Indian sheep

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

C. L. Arora ,
R. M. Acharya  and
S. N. Kakar
C. L. Arora
Affiliation:
Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar (Haryand), India
R. M. Acharya
Affiliation:
Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar (Haryand), India
S. N. Kakar
Affiliation:
Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar (Haryand), India
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Summary

Haemoglobin types of two Indian breeds of sheep were related to ram and ewe fertility and lamb mortality. Rams with Hb B type had a significantly higher number of lambs born to ewes mated to them. Ewe fertility and lamb mortality were better, but not significantly so, in animals with Hb B type.

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Research Article
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Animal Production , Volume 13 , Issue 2 , May 1971 , pp. 371 - 373
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Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1971

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