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Characteristics of the wool produced by ewes raised for meat production
| Content Provider | Scilit |
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| Author | Ribeiro, Edson Luis De Azambuja Pires, Cleber Cassol Mizubuti, Ivone Yurika Silva, Leandro Das Dores Ferreira Castro, Filipe Alexandre Boscaro De Koritiaki, Natália Albieri Pereira, Elzania Sales Pinto, Andréa Pereira |
| Copyright Year | 2015 |
| Description | The objective of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of wool produced by ewes of different genetic groups, ages, and reproductive statuses. A total of 115 ewes, of the following genetic groups, were used: 10 Corriedale, 37 Hampshire Down, 26 1/2 Hampshire Down + 1/2 Corriedale, 24 1/2 Ile de France + 1/2 Corriedale, and 18 1/2 Suffolk + 1/2 Corriedale. Age was determined by the number of permanent incisors, ranging from four teeth to eight teeth. Ewes were further classified by their reproductive status into: lambed, having reared one lamb; and not-lambed. Hampshire and half-blood Suffolk ewes were heavier (53.2 and 52.7 kg, respectively), while Corriedale animals were lighter (40.1 kg). Older ewes and not-lambed ewes were heavier as well. Fleece weight was higher for the Corriedale and its crossbred ewes (average of 2.9 kg). Genetic group did not affect yield after scouring (61.6%). Ewe age, reproductive status, and year of evaluation did not affect greasy fleece weight or yield. Fiber diameter and number of crimps were not affected by any tested variables, with mean values of 29.8 μm and 5.8 crimps per centimeter, respectively. Staple length was influenced only by genetic group, in which the Hampshire ewes showed the shortest staple (6.2 cm). In general, the character was classified as good to regular, and the worst was found in the Hampshire. That genetic group grew rough wool, while the others were rated as slightly soft to rough. All genetic groups presented wools with some medullation. The majority of the samples were classified from "Cruza 1" to "Cruza 3" in all five groups and, for quality, the majority of the samples were rated as Good. Wool produced by meat breeds presents variations of quantity and quality that should be considered by producers and industry. |
| Related Links | http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rbz/v44n11/1516-3598-rbz-44-11-00405.pdf |
| Ending Page | 411 |
| Page Count | 7 |
| Starting Page | 405 |
| ISSN | 15163598 |
| e-ISSN | 18069290 |
| DOI | 10.1590/s1806-92902015001100005 |
| Journal | Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia |
| Issue Number | 11 |
| Volume Number | 44 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | FapUNIFESP (SciELO) |
| Publisher Date | 2015-11-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia Agriculture and Animal Production Genetic Groups |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Animal Science and Zoology |
