[HTML][HTML] Selection methods for resistance to and tolerance of helminths in livestock
Helminthiases are among the most important livestock diseases worldwide, in particular for
small ruminants, which are the focus of this review. Resource Allocation Theory implies that …
small ruminants, which are the focus of this review. Resource Allocation Theory implies that …
Indigenous sheep breeds in Brazil: potential role for contributing to the sustainability of production systems
EL de Azambuja Ribeiro, E González-García - Tropical animal health and …, 2016 - Springer
Brazil has vocation for food production, both vegetable and animal, with the sheep industry
having an expanding activity. However, productivity rates are often bellowing the …
having an expanding activity. However, productivity rates are often bellowing the …
[HTML][HTML] Geographical distribution of sheep breeds in Brazil and their relationship with climatic and environmental factors as risk classification for conservation
Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution of sheep breeds in Brazil,
correlate their occurrence with environmental factors and determine their risk for extinction …
correlate their occurrence with environmental factors and determine their risk for extinction …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of quantitative feed restriction and sex on carcass traits, meat quality and meat lipid profile of Morada Nova lambs
TLAC de Araújo, ES Pereira, IY Mizubuti… - Journal of Animal …, 2017 - Springer
Background An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of feed restriction (FR)
and sex on the quantitative and qualitative carcass traits of Morada Nova lambs. Thirty-five …
and sex on the quantitative and qualitative carcass traits of Morada Nova lambs. Thirty-five …
[HTML][HTML] Crossbreeding locally adapted hair sheep to improve productivity and meat quality
The use of lambs from crossing of local with specialized sheep breeds for meat production
may lead to higher meat deposition and a smaller fat amount in the carcass, with a more …
may lead to higher meat deposition and a smaller fat amount in the carcass, with a more …
Effect of Texel crossbreeding on productive traits, carcass and meat quality of Segureña lambs
BACKGROUND The present study aimed to assess the effect of crossbreeding a local breed
(Segureña, S× S) with Texel as the sire line (Texel× Segureña crossbred, T× S) on …
(Segureña, S× S) with Texel as the sire line (Texel× Segureña crossbred, T× S) on …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamics of sheep production in Brazil
Sheep production is present on all continents and has been practiced in Brazil since the
colonization. In this study, the multitemporal dynamics of sheep production in Brazil is …
colonization. In this study, the multitemporal dynamics of sheep production in Brazil is …
[HTML][HTML] Body composition and net energy and protein requirements of Morada Nova lambs
M Costa, ES Pereira, AMA Silva, PVR Paulino… - Small Ruminant …, 2013 - Elsevier
A comparative slaughter trial was conducted with 48 Morada Nova lambs to assess the net
energy and protein requirements for growth and maintenance. The animals were non …
energy and protein requirements for growth and maintenance. The animals were non …
Effect of the Dorper breed on the performance, carcass and meat traits of lambs bred from Santa Inês sheep
DA Souza, AB Selaive-Villarroel, ES Pereira… - Small Ruminant …, 2016 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Dorper breed on the growth
performance, feed efficiency, carcass and meat traits when crossbred with Santa Inês sheep …
performance, feed efficiency, carcass and meat traits when crossbred with Santa Inês sheep …
Genome-wide search for signatures of selection in three major Brazilian locally adapted sheep breeds
The study of locally adapted breeds has the potential to underpin the discovery of genes
involved in economically and ecologically important traits. Brazilian locally adapted sheep …
involved in economically and ecologically important traits. Brazilian locally adapted sheep …