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Effect of liveweight and condition score of ewes at mating, and shearing mid-pregnancy, on birthweights and growth rates of twin lambs to weaning

PR Kenyon Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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PCH Morel Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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ST Morris Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 145-149 | Accepted 28 Aug 2003, Published online: 22 Feb 2011

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P. R. Kenyon, H. T. Blair, B. H. Breier & P. D. Gluckman. (2007) The influence of maternal IGF‐1 genotype on birthweight and growth rate of lambs. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 50:3, pages 291-297.
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P. R. Kenyon, P. C. H. Morel, D. M. West & S. T. Morris. (2006) Effect of liveweight and teasing of ewe hoggets prior to breeding on lambing pattern and weight of singleton lambs. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 49:3, pages 341-347.
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PR Kenyon, PCH Morel & ST Morris. (2004) The effect of individual liveweight and condition scores of ewes at mating on reproductive and scanning performance. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 52:5, pages 230-235.
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