Breeding of Akkaraman Sheep in Tokat

Authors : Emre Sirin

Pages : 660-663

Doi:10.47115/bsagriculture.1333897

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Publication Date : 2023-11-01

Article Type : Research

Abstract :This study was carried out in Akkaraman sheep breed in Tokat province, which is within the scope of The National Sheep and Goat Breeding Project. In this study, some reproductive traits of Akkaraman sheep and live weights of lambs were determined. In this study, the data of 28797 sheep and 25983 lambs between the years 2017-2021 were used. The average birth weight was 4.14 kg in the 5-year period. The birth weight according to the years was determined as 4.31, 3.85, 4.13, 3.92 and 4.25 kg, respectively. Mean birth weights vary according to year, maternal age, birth type and sex (P<0.01). The average weaning weight was determined as 30.85 kg. Average weaning weights vary according to year, maternal age, birth type and sex (P<0.01). Lambing rate was found to be 85% on average. Litter size is 0.89. Fecudity was 1.05. Infertility rate was determined as 15 %. The average survival rate was determined as 93%. As a result, it has been revealed that there have been improvements in terms of live weight and fertility in herds over the years.
Keywords : Sheep, Akkaraman sheep, Live weight, Fertility, Breeding, Tokat