New-born lambs have limited energy reserves and need a rapid access to colostrum to
maintain homeothermy and survive. In addition to energy, colostrum provides …

Extensively managed animals, often living in harsh and unfavourable environments, need
specific adaptations that promote survivability. This is particularly important at parturition and …

The survival of the neonate relies on the integrated expression of appropriate behaviours
from both the mother and young. In precocious species, like the sheep, the speed with which …

First published in 1983, Diseases of Sheep has become a definitive reference book on
sheep diseases. This new edition has been revised and updated to maintain its original core …

Around 50% of the postnatal death in piglets is caused by crushing or overlying by the
domestic sow (Sus scrofa) when they are kept loose in a farrowing pen. To solve some of …

Maternal undernutrition in pregnancy results in low birth-weights and impaired postnatal
survival in sheep. Largely anecdotal evidence suggests that the expression of appropriate …

Lamb survival is impaired in low birth weight lambs, and those that are slow to stand and
suck. Many of the factors that influence lamb vigour, such as parity, litter size, and breed …

Parental care promotes offspring survival and, for livestock species, this care is provided
solely by the mother. Maternal behaviour in the sheep has been exceptionally well-studied …

The relatively intensive supervision afforded many ewes at lambing time is a barrier to the
development of low-input sheep management systems. However, in some flocks, reduction …

Simple Summary The general consensus on maternal behavior in free-ranging beef cattle
was reviewed. Factors which may affect the display of these behaviors were also explored …