A5072976107- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Banking stability, regulation, efficiency
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Banking Sector Performance and Management
La Trobe University
2017-2022
Context Lamb loss and dyctocia are two major challenges in extensive farming systems. While visual observation can be impractical due to the large sizes of paddocks, number animals high labour cost, wearable sensors used monitor behaviour ewes as there might changes their activities prior lambing. This provides sufficient time for farm manager nurse those that at risk dyctocia. Aim The objective this study was determine whether a pregnant ewe could predict parturition. Methods Two separate...
Limited research has suggested that higher lambing densities increase interference from foreign ewes at which disrupts the ewe-lamb bond and compromises lamb survival. This may be particularly evident in mobs of twin-bearing compared to single-bearing because a greater number lambs are born per day. Therefore, we hypothesised that; (i) decreasing mob size impact on survival twin-born than single-born lambs; (ii) relationship between can explained by differences rate interaction with lambing;...
The objectives of this study were to validate the application Bluetooth technology determine maternal pedigree and ewe-lamb spatial relationships in extensive farming systems. A total 35 first-cross Merino ewes (Merino × Border Leicester East Friesian) 23 their lambs aged 1 3 wk fitted with activity monitors equipped (BT) (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT) by means halters collars, respectively. BT devices on programmed receive wireless signals once every minute from nearby units ewes, which as beacons...
Context Monitoring the behaviour of animals can provide early warning signs disease or indicate loss appetite. Also, an understanding variation in behaviours among and their distributions is essential for meaningful statistical inference. Therefore, quantifying both biological interest. Aim The objectives this study were to determine quantify with respect times spent grazing, ruminating, idling, walking, licking. Methods activities 147 (male = 67, female 80) Merino lambs at 10–11 months age...