journal of kerbala university

This study was carried out at the farm of sheep/Department of Animal Production /Al-Musaib (50 km south Baghdad), on 30 Awassi ewes, over period from 1/1/2015 until 31/3/2015, The aim of this investigation to defend (limited of percentage) of hemoglobin type of Awassi ewes and effect this parameter (Hb type) in growth and milk composition. The percentage of hemoglobin type in sample of awassi ewes were 53.33% for B hemoglobin and 3.33% for A hemoglobin, significant variance(P≤0.01) between this percentage. Significant effect of hemoglobin type in almost study traits. Conclusion from results in this study necessary applied of the study on a large sample from ewes and record of reproductive traits and resistance of difference diseases in selection for advantage of performance of Iraqi sheep.