Some Factors Affecting Milk Production and Post Partum Body Weight of Fat- Tailed Norduz Ewes in Turkey

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine some traits of milk production and postpartum body weights of Norduz ewes in Van-Norduz provinces. Overall means for lactation period, lactation milk production and postpartum body weight were 174 days, 178 litres and 58 kg, respectively. Only postpartum body weight was affected (P<0.05) by age of ewe or parturition type. The Norduz ewe has been recommended for milk production.