Growth Dynamics of Lithuanian Blackface Lambs: Role of Crossbreeding with German Blackheaded Mutton Rams, Sex and Seasonality

Growth Dynamics of Lithuanian Blackface Lambs: Role of Crossbreeding with German Blackheaded Mutton Rams, Sex and Seasonality

Crossbreeding is widely used to improve livestock performance, combining favorable breed traits through additive effects while maintaining genetic diversity. This approach enhances sheep farming economic sustainability to improve reproduction timing and prolificacy. Optimizing litter size is crucial...

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Main Authors: Rūta Šveistienė, Violeta Razmaitė
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
crossbreeding
purebred
controlled introgression
lamb growth
prolificacy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/1/31
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