Nutrition and reproduction Flashcards by Werner Diederiks | Brainscape

Q

Profitability is dependent on .. ?

A

Reproductive rate of a flock

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Q

What influence does nutrition have on rams?

A

Capacity to fertilize
Sexual behavior
Testicular size
Spermatogenesis

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Q

What influence does nutrition have on ewes?

A

Ovulation rate
Embryo survival

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Q

What is the effect of poor nutrition during gestation?

A

Embryo and foetal losses
Reduced foetal growth
Reduced birth weight

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