Effects of Litter Size on Maternal – Offspring Interactions in Sheep
The aim of the current research was to evaluate the effects that litter size (single vs. twin born lambs) has on maternal – offspring interactions in Turcana mountain sheep breed during the first 4 weeks after lambing. Behavioural patterns such as dam – lamb(s) contact, suckling (duration and period...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Agroprint Timisoara
2013-05-01
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Series: | Scientific Papers Animal Science and Biotechnologies |
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Online Access: | http://spasb.ro/index.php/spasb/article/view/89 |