Technique to determine body condition in sheep
Abstract
The physical state of the animals in a production cycle indicates the nutritional state in which they are found in a particular herd. The producer must know the body condition of the animals, whether they are skinny, fat or obese, in each of the key stages that occur such as: mounting, gestation and lactation.
References
Contreras I. 2000.Efecto de la presencia del carnero sobre la actividad ovárica postparto en ovejas tropicales de la raza West african. 36 pp.
Dávila F. 2009. Condición corporal en ovejas. Producción y negocios. Venezuela I.S.S.N. 1690-6959 10-12 p.
Russell A. J. F. 1984. Means of assessing the adequacy of nutrition of pregnant ewes in practices 7. 23:28 p.
Dávila F. 2009. Condición corporal en ovejas. Producción y negocios. Venezuela I.S.S.N. 1690-6959 10-12 p.
Russell A. J. F. 1984. Means of assessing the adequacy of nutrition of pregnant ewes in practices 7. 23:28 p.
Published
2024-05-27
How to Cite
Rosas, B., & Armas, W. (2024). Technique to determine body condition in sheep. INIA Divulga, 30(30), 30-32. Retrieved from http://publicaciones.inia.gob.ve/index.php/iniadivulga/article/view/844
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