Rhiannon HandcockMar 3, 20215 minDo heavier heifers survive longer in the herd?Heifers that were heavier before first mating produced more milk than lighter heifers, but do they survive longer?
Isabel VialouxFeb 24, 20214 minBreeding season growth can increase reproductive rate in Merino ewe lambsCan growth to the end of the breeding season and sire breeding values influence the reproductive rate of merino hoggets?
Isabel VialouxAug 20, 20204 minDo triplet-bearing ewes produce more milk than twin-bearing ewes?Increasing ewe productivity can be achieved by increasing ewe reproductive rate. A result of this is an increase in triplet-bearing ewes.
Guest WriterAug 5, 20207 minCan behaviour-monitoring devices predict calving or metabolic disease?Milk fever and ketosis are common metabolic diseases during the transition period (the 6‑week period surrounding calving).