Comparison between ram and wether lamb production: Do we need to castrate lambs destined for slaughter?

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Abstract

Sheep production in Australia includes routine castration of male lambs at a young age, unless the lambs are to be used for breeding. Due primarily to welfare concerns, it is becoming more common to leave male lambs uncastrated in many countries, and it is now illegal to castrate lambs in some countries on welfare grounds. Leaving ram lambs entire may have positive welfare and production benefits but may also require changes to management such as ensuring lambs reach slaughter age at a young age to avoid meat taint.
Original languageEnglish
Pages24-25
Number of pages2
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event2022 Sheep, Camelid and Goat Veterinarians Conference: What's hot and what's not - Stamford Grand Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 22 Jun 202222 Jun 2022
https://www.ava.com.au/sheep-camelid-and-goat--veterinarians-conference/program/
https://www.ava.com.au/siteassets/events/2022-sheep-camelid-and-goat-handbook.pdf (Handbook)

Conference

Conference2022 Sheep, Camelid and Goat Veterinarians Conference
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityAdelaide
Period22/06/2222/06/22
OtherThe SCGV Executive is proud to welcome you this week to the 2022 Sheep,
Camelid and Goat Veterinarians Conference in Adelaide, South Australia!
We believe this is the first time that the special interest group has decided
to go with an annual conference, and we have put together a list of
quality speakers covering a range of topics. There has been no shortage
of speakers wanting to be a part of the program and as a result we have
big picture topics such as reproductive management of flocks, a focus
on pain relief management, case reports on trace element toxicities and
deficiencies, post bushfire management, insecticide resistance and is
castration required for terminal lamb production. There is something of
interest for all small ruminant and camelid veterinarians.
This week there’s plenty of time for socialising and networking with your colleagues which we know is
one of the main reasons you attend these conferences.
We look forward to reconnecting with you this week and welcoming you to Adelaide for another great
SCGV Conference.
Regards,
Andrew Whale, SCGV President
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