High-milking sheep have a lower ovulation rate and tend to yield fewer embryos in response to superovulation and intra uterine artificial insemination

Antagonistic relationship between milk yield and reproduction is reported in several livestock species. This study aimed to investigate whether genetic merit for milk production in dairy sheep affects responses to superovulation, embryo yield and quality. A total of 21 cross‐bred Sarda x Lacaune ewe...

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Main Authors: Merai, Afef, Dattena, Maria, Casu, Sara, Rekik, Mourad, Lassoued, Narjess
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Wiley 2017
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98488

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