Ponderal growth of Iambs from Suffolk and Ideal breeds

Authors

  • Domingos Sanchez Roda Instituto de Zootecnia, Posto de Ovinos e Caprinos de Itapetininga, SP
  • Luiz Eduardo dos Santos Instituto de Zootecnia, Posto de Ovinos e Caprinos de Itapetininga, SP
  • Benedicto do Espírito Santo de Campos Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão Técnica Básica e Auxiliar, Seção de Estatística e Técnica Experimental, Nova Odessa, SP
  • Maria Josefa Fernandes Sanchez Instituto de Zootecnia, Divisão Técnica Básica e Auxiliar, Nova Odessa, SP

Abstract

The objective of this study was find out the expansion to ponder the Ideal race lambs and Suffolk since the birth until the weaning in 126 days of life. The experience comprehend the lambs born in 1976 to 1978. 395 Ideal race lambs, 184 male and 211 female and 97 Suffolk race lambs. 53 male and 44 female, were utilized. All lambs were simple lochia product. The lambs stayed in lactation over pastures of Digitaria decumbens Stent. The ewes received 300g/head/dey of triturated corn. The weight was effected 21 days each ove. The weight was ajusted by the method on minimum aquare showing in the born 3.5; 3.8; 3.5 and 3,6kg and in the weaning 16.7; 17.6; 18.2 and 19.8kg respectively to the Ideal lambs male and female and Suffolk mala and female. Very significant differences occurred between age and sex, the two breeds the interaction sex x year was significant for the Ideal, but didn€™t for the Suffolk breed.

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Published

2014-01-29

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FORAGE CROPS AND PASTURES

How to Cite

Ponderal growth of Iambs from Suffolk and Ideal breeds. (2014). Bulletin of Animal Husbandry, 38(1), 31-43. http://bia.iz.sp.gov.br/index.php/bia/article/view/222

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