Publication Date
12-2018
Series Number
DPIRD-104
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
City
Perth, WA
Abstract
The first 48 hours of a lamb’s life are critical – around 90% of lamb mortality from birth to weaning occurs within this period. It is also a critical period of time for the ewe. She is at risk during birth, has her highest demand for food and is vulnerable to sudden changes in diet and conditions.
Number of Pages
5
Keywords
lambing, lactation, ewe, lamb survival
Disciplines
Sheep and Goat Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2018), Lambing and lactation. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Perth, WA. Factsheet DPIRD-104.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_factsheets/15
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