Breed variation in milk production between Awasi and Karrdi sheep تباين السلالات في إنتاج الحليب بين أغنام العواسي والكردي

Abstract

26 Awasi ewes and 21 Karradi ewes were raised in middle part of Iraq for studying the variation in milk production. Milk production was measured at weekly by hand milking and suckling regime till weaning (87 days) ,  the highest milk yield attained during 10-24 days of lactation period , total and daily milk production during lactation period for Awasi and Karradi sheep were 51.47, 0.58 and 49.42,0.56 respectively.