Different sheep breeds have evolved after initial domestication, generating various tail
phenotypic patterns. The phenotypic diversity of sheep tail patterns offers ideal materials for …

Awassi is the local breed of sheep in Jordan and is the most important breed in the semi-arid
regions of the near east countries. Awassi ram and ewe lambs reach puberty at around 8 …

Background Fat tail is a unique trait in sheep acquired during domestication. Several
genomic analyses have been conducted in sheep breeds from limited geographic origins to …

An experiment was conducted to determine whether natural royal jelly (RJ) paste
administered orally or intramuscularly (im) in conjunction with exogenous progesterone is …

This paper reviews the procedure of tail docking in sheep. Based on the scientific literature,
this painful procedure, seems in many cases not to be justified. When considered necessary …

Southern Patagonia offers harsh environmental and nutritional conditions for sheep
pregnancy, which may compromise the fetal and postnatal development of lambs. The aim …

The objective of this study was to highlight the problems that arise during the reproduction
between thin-tailed rams and fat-tailed ewes. At the same time, particular emphasis laid on …

The domestication of animals started around 12,000 years ago in the Near East region. This
“endless process” is characterized by the gradual accumulation of changes that …

Tail type of sheep, which may be affected by many genes with a complex mechanism, is an
important economic trait concerned by both raiser and consumers. Here, we employed two …

Adult male ruminants that were reared in contact with females display greater sexual
behavior than those reared in single male groups. The aim of the experiment was to …