Estimation of milk production in hair ewes by two methods of measurement
Journal Title: Revista MVZ Cordoba - Year 2015, Vol 20, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective. The objective of the current study was to compare two methods to estimate daily milk production in crossbred hair ewes. Materials and methods. Eight multiparous, crossbred (Pelibuey x Katahdin) lactating hair ewes were used in a completely randomized design with repeated measurements, for 56 days. Ewes were fed ad libitum with a diet based on concentrate. Milk production was estimated twice a week for each ewe by both methods, suckled-hand (SH) and weigh-suckle-weigh (WSW) method. Results. Milk production (p>0.05) means were 1031.9±95.6 and 1119.0±95.6 g/day/ewe for SH and WSW method, respectively. Conclusions. No significant differences (p>0.05) were found between methods for milk yield.
Authors and Affiliations
Irina Peniche G, M. Sc *| Autonomous University of Yucatan, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition, Carr. Mérida-X’matkuil km 15.5, Apdo. 4-116 Itzimná, CP 97100, Mérida, Yucatán, México.Corresponding: ironadieska@gmail.com, Luis Sarmiento F, Ph. D| Autonomous University of Yucatan, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition, Carr. Mérida-X’matkuil km 15.5, Apdo. 4-116 Itzimná, CP 97100, Mérida, Yucatán, México., Ronald Santos R, Ph. D| Autonomous University of Yucatan, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Animal Nutrition, Carr. Mérida-X’matkuil km 15.5, Apdo. 4-116 Itzimná, CP 97100, Mérida, Yucatán, México.
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