Effect of pasture and feeding systems on hematological traits of ewes and lambs.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Sustainable livestock production depends on efficient pasture management and the continuous monitoring of the health of grazing animals.

Objectives

This study investigated the effects of pasture types and sheep production systems on the hematological traits of Karacabey Merino (German Mutton Merino × Kıvırcık) ewes and lambs grazing on different pasture types throughout the year and reared in a semi-intensive system (control group).

Methods

In this twenty-six-month study, the hematological characteristics of ewes and lambs grazing on natural pastures and in spring (triticale and oat grass pasture), summer (sorghum Sudangrass and wheat stubble pasture), and autumn (triticale and oat grass pasture) were compared with ewes and lambs reared in a semi-intensive sys

SUBMITTER: Tolu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12399073 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature