Research Article
Mating Season Influences Placental Characteristics, Plasma IGF Concentration, and mRNA Expression without Affecting Lamb Birth Weight in Akkaraman Ewes
Table 5
Pearson correlation coefficients of placental characteristics and birth-related factors in singleton lambs born from Akkaraman ewes mated during out-of-breeding season.
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LBW = lamb birth weight, PW = placental weight, TCN = total cotyledon number, TCW = total cotyledon weight, CV = cotyledon volume, CSA = cotyledon surface area, CE = cotyledon efficiency, CD = cotyledon density, PE = placental efficiency, and VCE = volumetric cotyledon efficiency. ; . |