In farm animals, both genetic and non-genetic factors affect reproductive traits. These factors
can be categorized as intrinsic and extrinsic. Extrinsic factors relate to the animal's …

Reproductive efficiency is a crucial factor in the economic viability of small ruminant
exploitation. In spite of this, few producers utilize the available reproductive technologies …

The application of molecular genetic markers in breeding programs is the basis for the future
improvement of existing sheep breeds and preservation of genetic diversity in this animal …

Sheep litter size is the most crucial trait in terms of reproductive, and it is influenced by many
factors, including ovulation rates, body scores, uterine capacity, and ewes' body condition …

This study was conducted in Suq Al-Shuyoukh district, south of Thi-Qar Governorate, on
local sheep group, included the slaughter of a sample of sheep consisting of 48 animals …

Although the human population of Iraq is increasing with increasing demands on meat and
milk, the Iraqi sheep population is decreasing year by year. Local sheep breeds exhibit a …

Introduction: Fertility traits and their improvement is the hot topics in animal studies; because
these traits effect directly on profitability of livestock industry. Since ovulation rate is an …

Birth type is the most important reproductive trait in sheep production, which is influenced by
the ovulation rate, hormones, and fecundity genes. Ewe reproductive performance is known …