Australian Journal of Biological Sciences · 1956 · 27 citations · 0 references
MedicineAnimal SciencesEndocrinologyLivestock ProductionLamb HealthSheep ReproductionThyroid DisordersLamb Growth PerformanceLamb Production
Thyroidectomy of the newborn lamb prevents the maturation of secondary wool follicles. The administration of l-thyroxine to thyroidectomized lambs allows normal follicle development.