The effects of parturition season and suckling mode on the puerperium of Santa Ines ewes and on the weight gain of lambs

Seventy-seven ewes were randomly divided into groups according to parturition season and suckling mode [Rainy season: continuous (n=14) and controlled (n=13); Dry season: continuous (n=25) and controlled (n=25)]. The controlled suckling mode, in both seasons, resulted in a decrease in variables, int...

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Main Authors: M.E.F. Oliveira, H.L.L. Sousa, A.C.B. Moura, W.R.R. Vicente, L.F.S. Rodrigues, A.A. Araújo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 2013-06-01
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352013000300035&lng=en&tlng=en