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Research Project: Discovery of Novel Traits to Improve Efficiency and Sustainability of Different Sheep Production Systems

Location: Livestock Bio-Systems

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Milk microbiome in the first month of lactation and at weaning from ewes supplemented with zinc pre- and postpartum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Flashtags: Evaluating a novel deterrent to reduce livestock depredation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sheep GEMS Update: Lambing assistance and udder health scores - (Popular Publication)
Lewis, R., Murphy, T., Freking, B., Burke, J. 2024. Sheep GEMS Update: Lambing assistance and udder health scores. Eastern Alliance for Production Katahdins Newsletter. Winter 2023 Newsletter. p. 10-11.

Meet the Research Leaders at NSIP - (Popular Publication)
Murphy, T.W., Brito, L.F., Hess, A.S., Lewis, R.M. 2023. Meet the Research Leaders at NSIP. Sheep Industry News. (27)8:14-15.

The potential value of international sheep evaluations - (Popular Publication)
Hess, A.S., Brito, L.F., Murphy, T.W. 2023. The potential value of international sheep evaluations. Sheep Industry News. (27)8:30-31.

A journey into sheep GEMS - (Popular Publication)
Lewis, R.M., Brito, L., Freking, B., Burke, J.M., Murphy, T., Taylor, J.B., Wilson, C.S., Nilson, S., Arisman, B., Oliveira Rocha, A., Yazar Gunes, H. 2023. A journey into sheep GEMS. Sheep Industry News. 27(8):24-26.

Is scrotal ultrasound a useful tool in ram breeding soundness examination? Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Murphy, T.W., Freking, B.A., Wildeus, S., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R., Snider, A.P., Rempel, L.A. 2023. Is scrotal ultrasound a useful tool in ram breeding soundness examination? Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):654. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.761.

Comparison of three maternal composite sheep breeds managed under pasture lambing and purebred or terminal mating systems: Ewe body weight, reproductive efficiency, and longevity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murphy, T.W., Freking, B.A., Bennett, G.L. 2022. Comparison of three maternal composite sheep breeds managed under pasture lambing and purebred or terminal mating systems: Ewe body weight, reproductive efficiency, and longevity. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skac418. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac418.

Impact of four ovine TMEM154 haplotypes on ewes during multiyear lentivirus exposure Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freking, B.A., Murphy, T.W., Chitko-McKown, C.G., Workman, A.M., Heaton, M.P. 2022. Impact of four ovine TMEM154 haplotypes on ewes during multiyear lentivirus exposure. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(23). Article 14966. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232314966.