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Monitoring lamb survival - the debate

Overview

 Starvation and exposure are commonly recognised as the main factors causing lamb losses. Preliminary research indicates that dystocia is in fact a major factor.

 Dystocia is commonly identified as a swollen head and neck, noting that what is often not seen is bruising under the skin which can cause death - but is not easily identified by a external examination.

 This article raises questions about the results and looks at where to from here.

 Interested and want to know more then just open the PDF


Created: 09 May 2007, Modified: 09 May 2007