Reproductive performance and productivity of Menz and Horro sheep lambing in the wet and dry seasons in the highlands of Ethiopia

Effect of Non-Genetic Factors on Reproductive and Growth Performance of Abera Sheep under Community Based Breeding Program in SNNPRS Ethiopia

“…Variation in pre-weaning weight gain due to the parity found under the present study was in agreement with that reported by Awigichew [8] and Surafel et al [29]. Significant effect of parity on post-weaning weight gain reported by Surafel et al [29] was also in line with present result [30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41]. …”

Effect of supplementation of Sesbania sesban on reproductive performance of sheep

“…The average conception rates to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd estruses recorded in our study (77%) were comparable to the results (79.5%) of Mukasa-Mugerwa et al (2002) kept under concentrate supplementation. Conception rates to first mating only were lower than the values of conception rates reported by Solomon (2002) while it was nearly similar to the values (64 vs. 69%) reported by Mukasa-Mugerwa and LahlouKassi (1995) for Menz sheep that received concentrate supplements, which may be attributed to the difference in the mating practice followed in each study.…”

Effect of supplementation of Sesbania sesban to lactating ewes on milk yield and growth rate of lambs

“…The mean live weight of lambs at 30, 60 and 90 days of age for both treatment groups was comparable to those reported for Menz lambs by Mukasa-Mugerwa et al (2000) and Gautsch (1987) supplemented with a growing concentrate ration and those reported by Mekoya (2000) and Niftalem (2000) managed under traditional (free grazing system) husbandry systems. Lambs born from ewes supplemented with S. sesban (Accession 1198) at 0.9 and 1.2% of their body weight (25-30% of the diet) had a live weight of 3.1 and 3.4 kg and a growth rate of 47 and 38 g/day respectively at 30 days after birth (Solomon, 2002).…”