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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Authors

Sally Revell

Keywords

Sheep, Sheep farming, Sheep feeding, Anthelmintics, Helminths, Supplementary feeding, Western Australia, Eastern wheatbelt region (W.A.)

Disciplines

Nutrition | Parasitic Diseases | Sheep and Goat Science

First Page Number

48

Last Page Number

52

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

A study of the growth of Merino weaner flocks over summer and autumn in Western Australia 's eastern wheatbelt during 1989 and 1990 has identified efficient weaner management strategies, and provided a basis for future research and extension needs of this area. The average liveweight of several weaner flocks was unexpectedly low at the start of summer. Weaner flocks may need to be supplemented before the start of summer to prevent undue weight loss at this time.

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