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Common lamb losses from birth to weaning

Lamb mortality impacts flock productivity around lambing time. Ellie Layton looks at the main issues and how they can be avoided.

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 5 min read
Common lamb losses from birth to weaning

A study carried out by Hybu Cig Cymru showed Welsh flocks saw a lamb mortality rate of 15 per cent, with up to 21 per cent in UK lowland flocks, despite the industry target standing at 6 per cent...

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