EFFECT OF NON-GENETIC FACTORS ON BIRTH WEIGHT AND BODY MEASUREMENTS OF VEMBUR LAMBS

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2007-04
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Indian Society for Sheep and Goat Production and Utilization
Abstract
Vembur Sheep is a hairy mutton breed of Tamil Nadu, distributed in Vembur, Melakaranthai, Keezhakarandhai, Nagalapuram, Kavundanpatty, Achangulam and some other villages of Pudur and Vilathikulam panchayat union areas of Thoothukudi district. The colour is white with irregular red or tan patches on all over the body. Birth weight and body measurements in sheep have considerable importance to decide the selection of replacement stock. The information on Vembur sheep is scanty, therefore this study was undertaken to know the influence of non-genetic factors on birth weight and body measurement of Vembur lambs born under farm condition.
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TNV_IJSR_2007_13(1)100-102
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Small Ruminants
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