July 27, 2025Ovozoa Journal of Animal ReproductionOpen Access

Effects of age of Awassi ewes crossed with Hamdani rams on reproductive and wool characteristics

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DHDalaf A. HusseinUniversity of Samarra

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This analysis reveals significant effects of ewe age on wool characteristics and reproductive performance in Awassi-Hamdani sheep, indicating important breeding insights.

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Age of the ewe significantly affected wool weight and reproductive metrics, showing unique relationships between traits and offspring.
The study utilized data from 70 Awassi ewes and 17 Hamdani rams, leading to the birth of 90 lambs with a notable sex ratio.
Outcomes included a mean litter size of 1.30 lambs per ewe, revealing variability but no significant statistical impact overall.
Key wool characteristics showcased differences, notably raw fleece weight peaking at 2,234 grams for 3.5-year-old ewes, with clear fleece weight also notably affected.

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Dalaf A. Hussein (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4cd8ad7bf08b1ead6117 https://doi.org/10.20473/ovz.v14i2.2025.92-97

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This analysis reveals significant effects of ewe age on wool characteristics and reproductive performance in Awassi-Hamdani sheep, indicating important breeding insights.

Effects of age of Awassi ewes crossed with Hamdani rams on reproductive and wool characteristics

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Effects of age of Awassi ewes crossed with Hamdani rams on reproductive and wool characteristics

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