THE EFFECT OF COLOSTRUM CONCENTRATION ON WEANING WEIGHT OF LAMBS IN AWASSI SHEEP
Özet
This study aimed to determine age-related temporal changes in colostrum concentration during the first
24 hours postpartum in İvesi ewes and to evaluate the relationship between colostrum quality and lamb
growth (weaning weight). A total of 25 ewes were included: 2 years (n=7), 3 years (n=6), 4 years (n=6),
and ≥5 years (n=6). Colostrum samples were collected at 0, 12, and 24 h after birth and analyzed using
an optical refractometer as Brix (%). Lamb weaning weights were recorded with a 20 g precision scale,
and weight gains until weaning were calculated. Colostrum concentration declined over time in all age
groups, while older ewes tended to show higher values at the same time point. These findings emphasize
that timely intake of high-quality colostrum is critical for lamb growth and that colostrum management
should be strengthened in sheep production systems.
Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
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SKA 2: Açlığa Son
Atıf için künye
Dağdelen Türkyılmaz, Ü., & Türkyılmaz, D. (2026). THE EFFECT OF COLOSTRUM CONCENTRATION ON WEANING WEIGHT OF LAMBS IN AWASSI SHEEP. ASES IV. INTERNATIONAL FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY CONGRESS, Ankara (ss. 9–15).
BibTeX
@inproceedings{dagdelenturkyilmaz2026-262409,
author = {Dağdelen Türkyılmaz, Ülkü and Türkyılmaz, Doğan},
title = {THE EFFECT OF COLOSTRUM CONCENTRATION ON WEANING WEIGHT OF LAMBS IN AWASSI SHEEP},
booktitle = {ASES IV. INTERNATIONAL FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY CONGRESS},
address = {Ankara},
year = {2026},
pages = {9--15},
url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/262409-the-effect-of-colostrum-concentration-on-weaning-weight-of-lambs-in-awassi-sheep}
}