Some reproductive and gynecological characteristics of Morkaraman ewes

The aim of this study is to determine some reproductive and gynecological lamb yield characteristics in Morkaraman ewes Iğdır province, Turkey. Reproductive fertility were recorded two breeding seasons. Clinically healthy 300 used. Estrus duration was statistically different the first second seasons (P=0.034). estrus rates 95% 97% seasons, respectively (P=0.211). According (first year), lambing rate 90.7% 92%, infertility 5% 3%, placental retention 2.6% 1.5%, uterine infection 8.2% 6.6%, vaginal prolapse 1.8% 2.2%, follicular cyst 1.3% 0.7%, mastitis 3.7% insufficient milk production 3.6%, abortion 3.2% 4.5%, dystocia 4.4% 5.4%, congenital anomaly 1.1% twinning 10.7% 12%, birth weight singleton 3.8 kg 3.6 kg, twins 3.2 3.3 survival 94.4% 96.5%, (P>0.05). In conclusion, show high performance, do not have many problems, are more likely single births.