Breed Difference in Water Content of Faeces From Five Breeds of Sheep |
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Authors: | Slagsvold Per |
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Institution: | 13.Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of East Africa, Kabete, Nairobi, Kenya ; |
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Abstract: | Water content of faeces from five breeds was examined (14 weekly observations — eight sheep of each breed). A higher water content was found of faeces from New Zealand Romney Marsh than from their pasture mates of breeds originating from drier areas — Somali, Merino, Karakul; but Nandi originating from a medium to wet area had a similar dry matter content of faeces as the dry area breeds mentioned above. The growth rate in New Zealand Romney Marsh is greater than in the other breeds. |
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