The wool production and characteristics of Mutton Breeds x Merino crossbreds F1ı.
2 Koyunculuk Araştırma Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü - Bandırma
3 Tarımsal Araşt. Genel Müdürlüğü, Yenimahalle/ANKARA - This study was conducted to determine and compare the wool production and characteristics of Fı male and female yearling lambs, obtained from crossbreeds of Merino (M) X Hampshire (H). Dorset Down (DD), Lincoln (L), Border Leicester (BL) and Blackheaded German (BHG) Sheep which were brought to The Bandırma Sheep Research Institute.
Maximum flees wetght was obtatned from L x M Fı male yearling lambs wtth 7.0 ± 0.19 kg. Differences among the other groups, especially tn different sexes were foud to be significant (P<0.01).
When all gnotype groups were evaluated in regard to fleece yield, fibre strength and elasticity; BHG x M Fı female, L x M male and BL x M male yearling lambs were found appreclable. (69.6 ± 2.87 %, 12.8 ± 0.31 g and 36.1 ± 1.37 % respectively). Differences among genotype groups regarding to fleece yield and fibre strength were determined as significant (P<0.01).
In the samples, taken from shoulders, sides and thighs; the finest and longest fibres obtained from the Merino female and L x M Fı male yearling lambs with 16.2 ± 0.34, 16.5 ± 0.34 and 16.7±0.21 micron and 17.5 ± 0.15, 17.9 ± 0.06 and 18.1 ± 0.08 cm respectively (P<0.01).
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