When female sheep get the choice, they would rather mate with a subordinate male than a dominant one. Dominant rams usually mate with ewes much more often than lower-ranking rams do. But they can ...

AbstractThe extent and importance of female mate fidelity in polygynous mating systems are poorly known. Fidelity may contribute to high variance in male reproductive success when it favors attractive ...

The process of domestication has largely eliminated the seasonal breeding cycle in many types of livestock, but most goats and sheep are still attuned to this ancient rhythm. The shorter days at the ...