Publication Date
3-1992
Series Number
85
Abstract
The results were variable with there being no response to the testosterone treatment of the weaners in year 2 which were weaned onto dry feed. In the other two years, the weaners grazed at the lower stocking rates were heavier and there appeared to be a general increase in the weight of those injected with testosterone. However, the level of response was not consistent and in year 3 there was no response while the sheep grazed green feed for four months or so following weaning.
Number of Pages
33
Keywords
Wool production, Growth effects, Testosterone, Australian merino, Sheep
Disciplines
Sheep and Goat Science
Recommended Citation
Johns, M A,
Meldrum, A,
Wallace, J F,
Croker, K P,
and
Watson, F E.
(1992), Growth and wool production of Merino wethers after treatment with testosterone. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Technical Bulletin 85.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/tech_bull/95
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