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Sheep production experiments: Effectiveness of hormone injections studied in breeding program for spring lamb market
Author
Robert F. MillerAuthor Affiliations
Robert F. Miller is Professor of Animal Husbandry and Animal Husbandman in the Experiment Station, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 3(9):9-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n09p9b. September 1949.
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Abstract
To market lambs in April in California, it is desirable to breed ewes so they will lamb in November and December.
Miller R. 1949. Sheep production experiments: Effectiveness of hormone injections studied in breeding program for spring lamb market. Hilgardia 3(9):9-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n09p9b
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