Effects of origin, experiences early in life, and genetics on bitterweed consumption by sheep

Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Volumn 84, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 251-264

  Frost, Rachel A ^a   Scott, Cody B ^a   Walker, John W ^b   Hartmann, F Steve ^c  

^a ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c University Lands Surface Interests   (United States)

Author keywords

Avoidance; Bitterweed; Experience; Genetics; Intake; Sheep; Toxicity

Indexed keywords

AVOIDANCE REACTION; FEEDING BEHAVIOR; SHEEP; TOXICITY; WEED;

LAMB; OVIS; OVIS ARIES;

EID: 0344287468     PISSN: 01681591     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2003.09.001     Document Type: Article

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