PRE-WEANING MORTALITY PATTERN OF NELLORE LAMBS IN AN ORGANIZED FARM
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Authors
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B. EKAMBARAM
Network Project on Sheep Improvement, Livestock Research Station
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Palamaner-517 408, Andhra Pradesh
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M. M. RAJESH
Network Project on Sheep Improvement, Livestock Research Station
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Palamaner-517 408, Andhra Pradesh
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C. VIJAY KUMAR
Network Project on Sheep Improvement, Livestock Research Station
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Palamaner-517 408, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The information on pre-weaning lamb mortality of Nellore Sheep was calculated from
the available records and analyzed on the basis of season, month, sex and type of body
system involved in diseased conditions. The results indicated that during the study period
1752 births and 110 deaths were noticed. Majority of the lambs were died during winter
season (59.1%) followed by summer season (30.9%). Respiratory system (37.27%) and
Digestive system (31.82%) related diseases were the main reasons of lamb mortality.
Key Words : Preweaning, mortality patterns and Nellore lambs.
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