Effect of Iraqi ewes' physiological responses, productivity, and reproductive success at various induced body condition scores

In order to maximize output and make it economically feasible, this study examined the effects of induced body condition score (BCS) changes on the physiological responses, productive, and reproductive performance of Iraqi ewes. Twenty-four healthy Iraqi ewes were used in the trial, which lasted a year (2–3-year-old). Three groups, G1 (BCS 3; n = 8), G2 (BCS 3.5; n = 8), and G3 (BCS 4.0; n = 8), were formed by randomly dividing the animals. Allometric measures, physiological response, wool output, and reproductive efficiency were the study's parameters. Allometric measures, respiration rate, and other reproductive parameters were significantly impacted by BCS. The results showed that reproductive success was highest among Iraqi ewes with a body condition score (BCS) between 3.0 and 4.0. The results of this research provide credence to the hypothesis that breeding sheep flocks may be managed to achieve a Body Condition Score (BCS) of 3.0–3.5, which might lead to a financially viable return.