Weight and weight gain of east African long-fat-tailed sheep on Rwanda research stations

Data on weight and weight gain of East African long-fat-tailed sheep, starting in 1974, are analysed. Birth weights averaged 2.59 kg. Weights were 11.6 kg at 90 d, 28.0 kg at 12 mo, 29.3 kg at 18 mo and 35.4 kg at 5 yr. Preweaning daily gains varied from 94 g to 157 g in the period 1974 to 1984 and...

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Main Authors: Sibomana, G., Murayi, T., Sayers, A.R., Wilson, R.T.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1989
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/16483

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