Sheep are a major animal genetic resource for rural farmers of developing countries. Human
population growth, increase in purchasing power and awareness among consumers are the …

Data and pedigree information used in the present study were 3,022 records of kids
obtained from the breeding station of Raini goat. The studied traits were birth weight (BW) …

Genetic and non-genetic parameters were estimated for early growth traits of Iranian Baluchi
lambs using univariate and multivariate models. The investigated traits were: birth weight …

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 …

Simple Summary Mecheri sheep are a hair-type sheep breed from India, reared for meat,
which play a vital part in the economic well-being of farmers. This study was conducted to …

Abstract Data on 2,365 Mecheri sheep (1,201 males and 1,164 females), maintained at the
Mecheri Sheep Research Station, Pottaneri, India, and recorded between 1979 and 2006 …

Genetic improvement programme will only be successful when accompanied by a good
understanding of the influence of different environmental factors, knowledge of the genetic …

Genetic parameters were estimated for 6-month weight (W6), 9-month weight (W9), 12-
month weight (W12), average daily gain from birth to 6 months old (ADG6), and Kleiber ratio …

Objective of the present study was to estimate the genetic parameters and (co) variance
components for different economic traits in Malpura sheep. The traits analyzed were birth …

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 …