Evaluation of electronic identification rumen boluses for improved lamb growth | 2007
| Project start date: | 19 June 2006 |
| Project end date: | 17 July 2007 |
| Publication date: | 01 May 2007 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
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Summary
The aim of this 2006 project was to establish whether boluses provide on-farm advantages and opportunities. If bolus use is associated with accelerated growth as shown in the 2005 project it is likely that the sheep industry would experience additional benefits apart from utilising boluses solely for identification. The implications of faster lamb growth will possibly lead to more accepted and widespread adoption of the bolus technology as producers could finish their lambs at an earlier date. This project aimed to scientifically validate the trend shown in the 2005 trial and overseas work, towards accelerated growth rates for lambs that were administered boluses.
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| Project manager: | Blair Brice |
| Primary researcher: | Department of Primary Industries |
