Investigation on the Skin Structure of Hampshire Down x Akkaraman, Awassi and Konya Merino Crossbred (F1 and B1) Sheep

Authors : Reşat Nuri AŞTI, Nevin KURTDEDE

Pages : 701-708

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study was to investigate the possible changes in the skin structure of F1 and B1 cross-breeds, which were obtained by crossing Hampshire Downs with Akkaramans, Awassis and Konya Merinos respectively. The skin of five animals from each genotype group was used in this study. Over a period of five years and in each season, biopsy samples of various body regions insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(neck, flank and hip); were obtained. The results of this investigation can be summarized as follows. When compared with their pure lines, the raw skin characteristics of F1 and B1 cross-breeds of Hampshire Down x Akkaraman and Hampshire Down x Awassi were found to be superior, with the former being the best.
Keywords : Hair follicles, Sheep, Skin, Skin glands