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Effects of genotype, nutrition, and progesterone on uterine efficiency in the ewe

Creator:

Fackrell, Bronwyn B.

Abstract:

Embryonic loss of potential lambs resulting in partial failure of multiple ovulations is a significant factor in the reproductive rate of prolific breeds. The roles of genetic and nutritional variation (and their possible interaction) on embryonic loss were studied by mating blackface and whiteface ewes of either high or low...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis