N. Darcan et O. Guney, Effects of haemoglobin and transferrin polymorphisms on the performance ofAwassi and crossbred ewes under subtropic environment., J APPL AN R, 19(2), 2001, pp. 187-192
Performance (lactation milk yield, prolificacy, fertility and litter size)
and polymorphisms of two biochemical systems (haemoglobin and transferrin)
of pure Awassi and Cukurova Assaf (C. Assaf, 5/8 Awassi + 3/8 East Friesan)
and influences of Hb, Tf titred groups on performances of two genotypes we
re examined. Performance of Awassi and C. Assaf ewes were significantly dif
ferent. Furthermore, there was significant difference between lamb weights
at birth and weaning (P <0.01), while no significant differences between ha
emoglobin and transferrin types of pure Awassi and C. Assaf (P >0.05) were
found. It was confirmed that haemoglobin and transferrin polymorphisms were
found to be effective on the performances of Awassi and Cukurova Assaf bre
eds.