The Optimal Breeding Seasons for Awassi Ewes in Saudi Arabia’s Central Region
Abstract:This study aimed to investigate the most suitable breeding seasons for Awassi ewes in the central region of Saudi Arabia. To achieve this, two experiments were conducted. The first experiment measured and counted luteal and follicular structures in the different breeding seasons of the year. The second experiment focused on collecting reproduction data such as lambing, twining, and lamb mortality rates. The data obtained was then analyzed. The results revealed that the number of corpora lutea was greater in au… Show more
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