Merino ewe mortality – prevalence, causes and mitigation strategies

The four-year project has commenced, and we want to hear from Australia’s Merino producers!

Reducing ewe mortality during lambing requires understanding why ewes die and how management practices influence this.

Lifting ewe survival will positively impact lamb survival, helping improve animal welfare and productivity outcomes, which are priorities for the sheep industry.

This four-year project aims to understand the prevalence and causes of Merino ewe mortality and demonstrate intervention strategies to determine the most practical and cost-effective management practices for Merino producers.

An experienced sheep research team is wanting to partner with passionate Merino producers to find answers to improving Merino ewe survival.