Targeting lamb survival in commercial flocks: inspiring and effecting change

Gascoigne, Emily, Corbishley, Alexander and Davies, Peers ORCID: 0000-0001-6085-9763 (2023) Targeting lamb survival in commercial flocks: inspiring and effecting change. IN PRACTICE, 45 (1). pp. 29-36.

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Abstract

<jats:p><jats:bold>Background</jats:bold>: The neonatal period is acknowledged to be the riskiest phase of rearing for the loss of lambs with adaption to the extrautero world, an appropriate environment, successful passive transfer, overcoming the threat of pathogen challenge and a strong maternal‐neonatal interaction essential for success. Unfortunately, despite significant research and focus on this phase, there haven't been significant improvements in lamb survival in recent years.</jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Aim of the article</jats:bold>: This article considers the obstacles to implementing change on sheep farms and reviews the evidence base for recommendations to be used on farm.</jats:p>

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	3 Good Health and Well Being
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	14 Jun 2023 10:01
Last Modified:	15 Mar 2024 14:53
DOI:	10.1002/inpr.238
Related URLs:	Author Publisher
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3170876