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Factors affecting the gestation length in sheep

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

J. M. Forbes
J. M. Forbes
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Department of Agriculture, Leeds University
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The data from 555 normal pregnancies during a period of 6 years in a flock of Scottish Half bred ewes were examined for relationships between gestation length and litter size, birth weight, sex, and age of ewe. A' comparison of Scottish Half bred gestation lengths was also made with those of Specklefaced Welsh ewes.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 68 , Issue 2 , April 1967 , pp. 191 - 194
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1967

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