Design and Characteristics of Shelter Belts and Their Influence on Survival of New Born Lambs

John Broster

Design and Characteristics of Shelter Belts and Their Influence on Survival of New Born Lambs

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Abstract

New born lamb survival can be greatly reduced by cold, wet and windy conditions. Providing shelter from wind can increase survival levels. Experiments demonstrated the type and configuration of shelter influences contact time between ewes and their lambs, potentially impacting on survival. The probability of poor weather was shown to vary with location and lambing time, and providing shelter was demonstrated to be economically viable only at some locations for specific lambing times, unless the cost of shelter is low.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Charles Sturt University
Supervisors/Advisors	Friend, Michael, Co-Supervisor King, Belinda, Co-Supervisor Robertson, Susan, Co-Supervisor Dehaan, Remy, Co-Supervisor Swain, David, Co-Supervisor, External person
Award date	28 Mar 2014
Place of Publication	Australia
Publisher	Charles Sturt University
Publication status	Published - 2014

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Design and Characteristics of Shelter Belts and Their Influence on Survival of New Born Lambs

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