Improvement of Fertility Performance of Farahani Ewes Raised on Supplementary Feeding

This study deals with effects of supplementary feeding on fertility performance of Farahani ewes. The study was conducted using three local flocks in Arak city, Iran. Half ewes in each flock (50 ewes from each flock) were used as control group and fed according to traditional method without supplementary feed. The other half per flock was fed on supplementary feed throughout the experiment that included three stages of breeding, late Pregnancy, and lactation. Weight and body condition score was measured in all ewes before supplementary feeding at breeding and at the end of the experiment. Average weight and body condition score at the measuring period were 39.4 ± 1.3 kg and 2.09 ± 0.26 for the control group; and 42.34 ± 1.26 kg and 2.56 ± 0.34 for the experimental group, respectively. The difference between two groups was significant (P