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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPhenotypic Characterisation of the Bapedi SheepKgothatso Masethe, Thinawanga Joseph Mugwabana, Tlou Caswell Chokoe et al.Bapedi sheep are at risk of extinction, which necessitates thorough documentation to inform and drive effective conservation efforts. We aimed to characterize Bapedi Sheep phenotypic characteristics using 231 Bapedi sheep (≥1 year of age) from Limpopo and Gauteng Provinces. The Bapedi Sheep were grazed on natural pasture and the data was collected during the autumn season. Qualitative and quantitative phenotypic … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 3 Sep 2025 · 5,909 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOn-Farm Phenotypic Characterization of Sheep Breeds in BotswanaKaelo Pelotshweu, Monosi Andries Bolowe, Nicodemus Pungi Mosweu et al.Phenotypic characterization data serve as a baseline for the evaluation of the effectiveness of selection programs and the development of conservation strategies. Therefore, this study aimed to phenotypically characterize Tswana, Dorper, Damara, Meat-master, and Karakul sheep breeds in Botswana under a ranch management system. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected from 595 adult sheep (one year and above). Data on … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 1 Mar 2025 · 7,311 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImproving the Technology for Assessing the Semen of Beige Karakul SheepAigerim Turekyzy Bigarayeva, Nuradin Alibayev, Arkadiy Kanurovich Natyrov et al.The article presents the research results on the effective use of seed products from breeding rams in reproduction for the conservation and targeted propagation of genetic resources of Karakul sheep of rare beige color, which are on the verge of extinction. Selected freshly obtained ejaculates from 6 beige rams of the Karakul breed in the amount of 32 samples, meeting … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 17 Feb 2025 · 4,501 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Use of Management and Hormonal Oestrous Synchronisation on Indigenous Sheep Reared ExtensivelyAyanda Maqhashu, Jabulani Nkululeko Ngcobo, Hester Adri O'Neill et al.As the global population increases, demand for animal products will result in increased livestock-related greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. One of the strategies for reducing this impact would be the improvement of indigenous livestock reproductive efficiency that are hardy and well adapted to harsh environmental regions. The use of reproductive technologies increases efficiency of animals necessary for … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 29 Aug 2024 · 4,778 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInsulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Gene and Growth Traits Correlations in Sheep: A Systematic ReviewThabang Sako, Thobela Lousi Tyasi, Jones Ng’ambiAbousoliman, I., Reyer, H., Oster, M., Muráni, E., Mourad, M., Abdel-Salam Rashed, M., Mohamed, I., & Wimmers, K. (2020). Analysis of Candidate Genes for Growth and Milk Performance Traits in the Egyptian Barki Sheep. Animals, 10(2), 197. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10020197 Al Qasimi, R., Hassan, A., & Khudair, B. Y. (2019). Effect of IGF-1 and GH Genes Polymorphism on Weights and Body Measurements … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 25 May 2024 · 5,755 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGrowth Traits as Indicators of Body Weights in Dorper SheepMolabe Kagisho Madikadike, Vusi Mbazima, Busisiwe Gunya, Thobela Louis TyasiThe growth traits help rural farmers who lack weighing equipment to anticipate the body weights of their animals for a variety of reasons, including feeding, medication, and breeding purposes. The study aims to predict body weights from the growth traits of Doper sheep. Data on growth traits such as body length, heart girth, sternum height, withers height, rump height, and … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 26 Dec 2022 · 6,287 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMilk Content and Milk Quality of Sheep of the Kazakh Fat-Tailed Semi-Rough-Haired Breed with Pasture ContentDulat Ibrayev, Saukymbek Shauyenov, Gulmira Zhakupova et al.The article presents the results of a study on the effect of top dressing and feed additives based on humic substances on milk productivity, the quality of milk of sheep of the Kazakh fat-tailed semi-coarse breed, and the resulting cheese in pasture conditions. In total, 90 heads of sheep of the Kazakh short-tailed semi-rough-haired breed were used in the experiment. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 4 · 25 Oct 2022 · 5,270 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInclusion of Barley Fodder in Alfalfa/Grass-Based Diets on Milk Production in Goats and Milking SheepTodd F. Robinson, Elizabeth BaumThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Barley Sprout Fodder (BSF) on milk production and milk composition of Saanen goats and Friesian ewes. Twenty Saanen does (1-year-old) and twenty East Friesian ewes (1 to 5 years old), were selected for this experiment, where each species was divided into four treatment groups. Goat treatments consisted of 0 … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 20 May 2022 · 6,286 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStudy on Sero-Prevalence of Small Ruminant and Human Brucellosis in Yabello and Dire Districts of Borena Zone Oromia Regional State, EthiopiaWubishet ZewdieCross-sectional study was conducted in Yabello and Dire districts of Borena zone Oromia regional state, Ethiopia to estimate sero-prevalence of small ruminant and human Brucellosis. Sero-survey was applied to the target population of 228 small ruminants and 86 humans. The sera samples were collected from small ruminants (sheep and goats) and humans for serological analysis of brucellosis. Samples were serially … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 21 Jan 2020 · 7,987 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Anthelmintics Resistance Against Gastrointestinal Parasites Infection in Awassi Sheep in Jordan and The use of Alternative Herbal AnthelmenticsFiras Mahmoud Hayajneh, Hosam Hani Titi, Mufeed Awni Alnimer, Rabie IrshaidThis study aimed to uncover the prevalence of anthelmintic resistance in ovine gastrointestinal nematodes in middle and north Jordan and to check the in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of apple cider vinegar drench and ginger powder. For this purpose a parasitological study was designed, which used fecal egg count reduction test Two hundred seventy ewes were enrolled in this study, twenty … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 2 · 14 May 2019 · 8,058 accessesView PDFCite