Se and I status in pregnant ewes from a pastoral system and the effect of supplementation with Se and I or only Se on wool quality of lambs

Background: Moxibustion treatment involves a combination of thermal and chemical stimulation applied by the combustion of moxa wool. The quality of moxa wool is considered to be an important factor in moxibustion treatment traditionally and clinically. However, despite its importance, quantitative and objective methods for determining moxa wool quality are lacking. Methods: Moxa wool and commercial indirect moxibustion (CIM) device specimens were randomly collected, dried and strained through sieves of various sizes for 10 h. After sieving, the residues remaining on each sieve were collected. The collected samples were weighed and microscopically observed. Results: In this study, we observed that fibres mainly remained on sieves sized 425 μm, and particles were smaller than 300 μm. The residues between 425 and 300 μm varied between the products. In addition, moxa wool for direct moxibustion (DMW) exhibited significantly more fibres than moxa wool for indirect moxibustion (IMW). Most of the CIM devices using moxa wool had a quality similar to IMW, except for one CIM brand using moxa wool that contained three times more waste particles than IMW. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, we conclude that the sieving method is useful for testing the quality of moxa wool even after the CIM manufacturing process. The sieve sizes of 425 and 300 μm could be used as a yardstick to determine the quality of moxa wool. Although this approach requires larger scale validation against existing standard methodologies, we believe it has great potential to be used to improve and safeguard the quality of moxa wool contained in commercial moxibustion devices.

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Effects of defaunation of the rumen and supplementation with amino acids on the wool production of housed Saxon Merinos. 1. Lupins and extruded lupins

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture ◽

10.1071/ea9880173 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 173 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

DJ Cottle

Keyword(s):

Amino Acids ◽

Wheat Straw ◽

Sulfur Content ◽

Growth Rates ◽

Trial Period ◽

Wool Production ◽

Lower Resistance ◽

Wool Growth ◽

Wool Quality

Six groups, each comprising 10 superfine Merino wethers ('Sharlea'), were individually penned indoors and hand-fed oats and wheat straw, either alone or with 10% (w/w) crushed lupins or extruded lupins. The rations were fed at maintenance level and were offered 3 times a week. Half of the sheep were defaunated by drenching with Alkanate 3SL3. Wool growth rates and wool quality were measured during a 5-month trial period. Defaunation resulted in a 6.5% increase in clean wool production, with a 3% higher sulfur content. The quality of the wool grown was unaffected by defaunation. Inclusion of lupins or extruded lupins in the ration resulted in a 10% increase in clean wool growth. Wool quality was largely unaffected, though a lower resistance to compression was apparent. It was concluded that a reasonable diet for 'Sharlea' production was 500g oats, 50g wheat straw, 50g lupins, 10.5g vitamin, mineral mix per sheep per day. This diet may be further improved by additional ingredients and defaunation of the sheep.

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Wool productivity of sheep of Edilbaevskya breed of different genotypes

Glavnyj zootehnik (Head of Animal Breeding) ◽

10.33920/sel-03-2104-04 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 34-40

Author(s):

B. B. Traisov ◽

Yu. A. Yuldashbaev ◽

N. I. Kulmakova ◽

A. M. Davletova

Keyword(s):

Main Type ◽

The West ◽

Western Kazakhstan ◽

Morphological Composition ◽

Wool Quality ◽

Breed Sheep

The results of a study of the wool productivity and wool quality of sheep of Edilbaevskaya breed of different genotypes bred in the West of Kazakhstan have been presented in the paper. In the farm the improvement of sheep of Edilbaevskaya breed is carried out by using stud rams of Brliksky, Suyundiksky and Kurmangazinsky types of Western Kazakhstan. It has been found that the offspring of Brliksky type rams were inferior in terms of fleece and in the original to their herdmates from Suyundiksky and Kurmangazinsky stud rams. For fleece offspring from Suyundiksky rams with Edilbaevskaya breed ewes were superior to their herdmates from Edilbaevskaya breed rams with Edilbaevskaya breed ewes – gimmers by 0,1 kg or 7,7 %; Kurmangazinsky type gimmers superior to the offspring of Edilbaevskaya breed rams with Edilbaevskaya breed ewes by 0,2 kg or 15,4 %. Gimmers of Kurmangazinsky stud rams exceeded Suyundiksky herdmates by 0,1 kg or 7,7 %. A similar situation has been noted for young rams. The study of the ratio of the main types of fibers and morphological composition has been shown that the wool of Edilbaevskaya breed sheep of the studied types had differences in their ratio. The main type of fibers in the wool of Edilbaevskaya breed sheep of the studied groups is under hair and transitional hair, while the best content of under hairs is marked by Kurmangazinsky type stud rams and their offspring. The ratio of under hair, transitional and beard hairs in the average commercial weights of wool in rams of Brliksky interbreed type was 2,57:3,7:3,50, in animals of Suyundiksky type it was 3,37:2,2:2,93, and in Kurmangazinsky type 3,25:1,7:2,15. In general the conducted research of wool productivity of Edilbaevskaya breed sheep bred in the zone of Western Kazakhstan and the offspring obtained from them are characterized by average indicators. In terms of wool productivity and morphological composition offspring of Kurmangazinsky stud rams surpassed the offspring obtained from the Suyundiksky and Brliksky types of Edilbaevskaya breed.

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Quality of Chicken Manure as Cattle Feed and its Effect on Composition of Cow’s Milk and Blood Serum in a Dry Tropical Pastoral System

Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances ◽

10.3923/javaa.2012.289.294 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 289-294

Author(s):

R. Pinto-Ruiz ◽

E. Alfonso-Ru ◽

H. Gomez-Cast ◽

F. Guevara-He ◽

B. Ruiz-Sesma ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Serum ◽

Chicken Manure ◽

Cow’S Milk ◽

Pastoral System ◽

Cattle Feed ◽

Cow's Milk

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The influence of rate of stocking and application of superphosphate on the production and quality of wool, and on the gross margin from wethers

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture ◽

10.1071/ea9720348 ◽

1972 ◽

Vol 12 (57) ◽

pp. 348 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

DJ Cannon

Keyword(s):

Economic Advantage ◽

Cost Structure ◽

Entire Period ◽

Quality Traits ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Wool Production ◽

Wool Quality ◽

The Given ◽

Do So

From 1964-1969 wool production, liveweight, and wool quality traits were measured on Merino wethers stocked at rates ranging from 2 per acre (4.9 ha-1) to 8 per acre (19.8 ha-1) on plots receiving 50, 150 and 250 lb an acre (56, 168, and 280 kg ha-1) superphosphate annually. The effects of increases in the rate of stocking and the amount of superphosphate applied, on wool quality traits and gross margin returns during the entire period and on wool production from 1967 to 1969 are reported. In each year (1967 to 1969) wool production responded to an increase in superphosphate application from 50 to 150 lb but not to an increase from 150 to 250 lb. The response was substantial only in 1968. All wool traits were affected by the level of superphosphate in one or more years. In terms of gross margin returns ($/acre) it was profitable to apply more than 50 lb an acre of superphosphate in 1966 only. In 1969 it was clearly unprofitable to do so, and in 1965, 1967, and 1968 there was no economic advantage to any particular level of superphosphate application within the given cost structure.

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Meat, wool and milk utilization together with comparison of F1 coming from Finnsheep rams with F1 coming from other prolific breeds

Agricultural and Food Science ◽

10.23986/afsci.72304 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 60 (6) ◽

pp. 534-537

Author(s):

R. Niznikowski ◽

Z. J. Tyszka ◽

W. Janikowski

Keyword(s):

Milk Production ◽

Reproductive Performance ◽

Small Decrease ◽

Ram Lambs ◽

Wool Quality ◽

High Level

The effect of crossing of Polish Corriedale (C) sheep with East Friesian, Finnsheep (F), and Polish Heath sheep was analyzed. The utility of F1 crossbreds coming from C and prolific breed rams (given above) was confirmed. The F, crosses of C ewes and F rams were characterized by the best reproductive performance, high level of milk production and the small decrease of wool quality and quantity produced by the ewes, and good carcase quality of ram lambs.

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A review on some factors affecting wool quality parameters of sheep

African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development ◽

10.18697/ajfand.105.19330 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (105) ◽

pp. 18980-18999

Author(s):

G Gelaye ◽

◽

B Sandip ◽

T Mestawet

Keyword(s):

Genetic Factors ◽

Fibre Diameter ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Quality Characteristics ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Wool Quality ◽

Physical And Chemical ◽

Wool Wax ◽

Staple Length

Wool is a natural fibre with a unique amalgamation of properties that are exploited in garment industry. The wool industry, in particular the production of fine wool, has a notable role in world trade and the price of the wool is dependent on quality. Accordingly, wool characteristics have direct impact on wool prices set by processors and industry. These properties can particularly benefit the wearer of the garment during exercise. There are different factors affecting wool quality parameters both with direct and indirect involvement. The environmental and genetics are the main factors affecting quality and quantity of wool from sheep. Infections related to skin and parasitic infestations have direct influence on the quality of wool. Breed or genotype is one of the main genetic factors that influences the product and productivity as well as quality of wool from sheep that is fleece from different sheep breeds is different in its both physical and chemical characteristics. Hormonal changes in relation to sex of sheep also have effect on the wool quality traits. The main objective of this review was to define and explore key wool characteristics, such as staple length, number of crimp, fibre type, fibre diameter, wool wax and scouring yield in regards to quality and interventions approaches for improving. In most of studies, non-genetic factors such as age, season, shearing period, shearing frequency and nutrition have a significant effect on traits viz. staple length, wool wax, scouring yield, fibre diameter and for other traits as well. Conducting a research on wool quality characteristics is an operative way of defining and differentiating the quality of wool. Acquiring knowledge of the wool quality characteristics can help to manage the end use products, consumers comfort and processing intensity. Therefore, an understanding of the factors affecting physical and chemical properties of wool traits is important to improve the quality of wool through genetics and management interventions. This article reviews some important quality attributes of wool for the product and productivity development and value addition.

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Effect of Improved Shelter and Improved Nutrition on Wool Yield and Wool Quality of Magra Lambs in Two Lambing Seasons under Arid Zone

International Journal of Livestock Research ◽

10.5455/ijlr.20200505094430 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Tara Bothra ◽

Ashutosh Patel ◽

Vijay Kumar ◽

Dinesh Jain ◽

Nirmala Saini ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Arid Zone ◽

Wool Quality ◽

Wool Yield

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Some indicators of Galshar red goat's cashmere quality

Mongolian Journal of Agricultural Sciences ◽

10.5564/mjas.v22i03.939 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (03) ◽

pp. 3-6

Author(s):

Bayarmaa N ◽

Narantuya B

Keyword(s):

Average Amount ◽

Wool Quality ◽

Shoulder Blade

For the purpose of the studying soft wool quality of goat from Khentii aimag, Galshar soum were determined its percentage in all wool, length and diameter. Average amount of percentage of soft wool at shoulder blade and thigh were 48.68±0.53% (18.16-64.80%) and 85.84±0.55% (60.51-96.47%), length and diameter of soft wool in average and at shoulder blade and thigh 4.23±0.04 cm (2.87-5.87 cm), 4.24±0.04 cm (3.03-5.87 cm), 15.08±0.02μM (13.5-17.4μm) 15.04±0.03 mkm (13.5-17.3μm), 15.12±0.02μm (13.7-17.4μm) correspondly.

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Genetic and phenotypic parameters for wool characteristics in fine-wool Merino, Corriedale, and Polwarth sheep. I. Influence of various factors on production

Australian Journal of Agricultural Research ◽

10.1071/ar9691161 ◽

1969 ◽

Vol 20 (6) ◽

pp. 1161 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

PD Mullaney ◽

GH Brown ◽

SSY Young ◽

PG Hyland

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Performance ◽

Performance Data ◽

Reproductive Status ◽

Wool Production ◽

Wool Quality ◽

Effect Of Age ◽

Age Structures

Estimates are given of the change in the level of production of 10 fleece characteristics of four Merino, one Polwarth, and three Corriedale flocks, in Victoria associated with variation in property, breed, season, property x season, age, and reproductive status. There was a decrease with age of characteristics associated with wool weight, and a decline in general wool quality. The decline was approximately linear for most characteristics from ewes of 3 years of age. Lactation was generally more severe than pregnancy in reducing wool production. The estimates of the effect of age on wool characteristics are used to assess the likely quantity and quality of wool produced by flocks of different age structures. These estimates may be used in conjunction with reproductive performance data to plan for maximum wool production.

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