Udder Measurements and Their Relationship with Milk Yield in Pelibuey Ewes

摘要

The Pelibuey sheep is considered the main maternal breed in the tropical production systems in Mexico. Nonetheless, there are few studies related to milk production and composition. The quantification of milk production in sheep is important because milk is the main source of nutrients for the growth, development and health of lambs. However, in hair sheep breeds, milking is very difficult due to the small size of their teats. Hence, it is important to evaluate indirect methods to estimate the milk yield in Pelibuey ewes to optimize the growth and to develop management strategies for the lambs.