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April 21, 2026TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCESOpen Access

Age-related estimates of genetic parameters for growth and ultrasonic M. longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle traits in Eşme lambs

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İCİBRAHİM CEMALOKORHAN KARACAOYONUR YILMAZ

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Analysis of genetic traits and growth parameters in Eşme lambs, indicating potential for selection improvements.

Key Points

  • The study aims to estimate genetic parameters for growth and muscle traits in Eşme lambs at different ages.
  • Evaluated 2397 Eşme lambs at 3 and 5 months of age.
  • Measured live weight and daily growth rates alongside ultrasonic muscle traits.
  • Analyzed the effects of environmental factors on growth and muscle traits.
  • At 3 months, average live weight was 29.34 kg and average daily gain was 248.35 g/day.
  • At 5 months, average daily gain decreased to 222.62 g/day with increased live weight of 38.53 kg.
  • Heritability estimates for growth and ultrasonic traits were moderate to high, supporting early selection.

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CEMAL et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e7143fcb99343efc98d9bdhttps://doi.org/10.55730/1300-0128.4413
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