Article
Factors affecting variation of udder traits of dairy ewes.
Journal of dairy science - 1 Apr 1995
Fernandez G, Alvarez P, San Primitivo F, de la Fuente L F
Abstract excerpt
Udder depth, width, and circumference; cistern height; teat position, angle, length, and width; and milk yield at 120 d were studied in 113 Churra sheep from three flocks. Means were 9.30, 12.18, and 46.55 cm, respectively, for udder depth, width, and circumference; 1.48 cm for cistern height; 3.64 (scored from 1 to 5) for teat position; 50.39 degrees for teat angle; 3.83 and 1.93 cm, respectively, for teat...
Topics
- Animals
- Cattle
- Female
- Lactation
- Mammary Glands, Animal
- Parity
- Phenotype