Management of maternal-offspring behavior to improve lamb survival in easy care sheep systems.

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Published in J Anim Sci on October 26, 2007

Authors

J M Everett-Hincks1, K G Dodds

Author Affiliations

1: AgResearch Limited, Invermay Agricultural Centre, AgResearch, Puddle Alley, Private Bag 50034, Mosgiel, New Zealand. Julie.everett-hincks@agresearch.co.nz

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