Management of Ewes and Lambs at Weaning
Link ID 233101
Title Management of Ewes and Lambs at Weaning
Url http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/manewes.html
Description Separation at weaning can be stressful for both lambs and the ewe. Management goals should be to keep this stress as low as possible, thereby reducing incidence of disease and health problems in ewes and lambs and allowing the lambs to grow at a normal rate.
Category Agriculture and Forestry > Livestock > Sheep > Management
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Date Jul 19, 2006
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