Table 2 Comparison of the environment, body size and productive performance of the breeds used for resequencing
| Â | Mongolian sheep | Small-tailed Han sheep | Duolang sheep |
|---|---|---|---|
Ecoregion | Mongolian-Manchurian grassland | Huang He Plain mixed forests | Tarim Basin deciduous forests and steppe |
Coordinates | 41°10′–43°22′N 110°20′–113°E | 35°11′–35°38′N 116°06′–116°27′E | 38°25′–39°22′N 77°28′–79°05′E |
Climate | Plateau sub temperate continental monsoon | Warm temperate monsoon | Temperate continental dry |
Feeding conditions | Grazing | Drylot | Drylot |
Male adult weight (kg) | 51.3–71.1 | 78.2–129.6 | 80.6–112 |
Female adult weight (kg) | 44.4–55.2 | 56–72.8 | 61.6–86.6 |
Estrous characteristics | Seasonal | Annual | Annual |
Lambing rate (%) | 103 | 267.1 | 250 |