Reproductive Performance of Multiparous Ewes with Different Flushing Ration Management

Reproductive Performance of Multiparous Ewes after Flushing Ration Management

Authors

  • Irvan Triansyah Mahasiswa Program Studi Ilmu Nutrisi dan Pakan, Sekolah Pascasarjana, IPB University.
  • Dewi Apri Astuti Program Studi Ilmu Nutrisi dan Teknologi Pakan, Fakultas Peternakan IPB University
  • R. Iis Arifiantini Faculty of Veterinary, Bogor Agricultural University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29244/avi.13.2.126–132

Keywords:

local sheep, reproductive performance, diet flushing

Abstract

This study evaluated the reproductive performance of multiparous ewes under various flush management strategies. A total of 16 multiparous ewes were utilized in a 4 x 4 randomized group design. The treatments included P1: no flushing; P2: flushing before and after mating; P3: flushing before and after mating and at mid-pregnancy; P4: flushing before and after mating, at mid-pregnancy, and at the end of pregnancy. The observed variables included the percentage of pregnancy, number of embryos, embryo diameter, amnion diameter, embryo durability, number of offspring, and duration of pregnancy. The findings indicated that the management of flushing rations affected both the pregnancy rate and the amniotic diameter. No significant differences were observed between treatments regarding the number and diameter of embryos, gestation length, number of offspring, and embryo lifespan (P>0.05). This study concluded that managing flushing rations affects reproductive performance regarding pregnancy rate and amniotic diameter.

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Published

2025-09-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): Juli 2025

Section

Penelitian / Research

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