Repeatability of measurements of packed cell volume and egg count as indicators of endoparasite load and their relationship with sheep productivity

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Abstract

Presents results of a study undertaken to investigate the relationship of Packed Cell Volume (PCV) and Eggs Per Gram (EPG) to performance, and to estimate the repeatibility of the two measurements in a monthly parasite monitoring scheme. Includes data on body score, live weight of milk teeth male sheep and of all male sheep, and lambing interval.

Citation

Acta Tropica;50(2):151-160

Authors

  • Tekelye Bekele
  • Kasali, O.B.
  • Rege, J.E.O.

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