Key Performance Indicators of ewe productivity: importance of ewe body condition score and liveweight on pregnancy outcomes and lamb performance to weaning
Body condition score (BCS) is a subjective assessment of the amount of subcutaneous fat reserves along the spinous and transverse processes of ruminants. It is an indicator of current and historical nutritional status and is considered vital for optimal ewe productivity. BCS in sheep has been docume...
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| Format: | Thesis (University of Nottingham only) |
| Language: | English |
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2021
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/67029/ |