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Science support for practical innovations
WP2: Cathy Dwyer, Antonello Carta, Fabien Corbière SRUC, AGRIS, INRA
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Gestational Efficiency
Reproductive Efficiency Improving lamb survival
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Knowledge Reservoir – our role
Provide the latest scientific knowledge to address our key themes Produce background factsheets Generate new ideas about practical strategies to improve productivity Produce technical factsheets Respond to ideas generated in workshops Identify research gaps
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Reproductive Efficiency AGRIS, Italy
Management factors affecting ewe and ram fertility Risk factors for poor fertility: Timing and management of mating/AI Poor health of ewe or ram Inadequate nutrition Physical or psychological stress at mating Presence of sufficient males for the number of ewes Risk factors for poor prolificacy Nutrition Age and maturity
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Reproductive Efficiency AGRIS, Italy
Management factors affecting ewe and ram fertility Risk factors for poor fertility: Timing and management of mating/AI Poor health of ewe or ram Inadequate nutrition Physical or psychological stress at mating Presence of sufficient males for the number of ewes Risk factors for poor prolificacy Nutrition Age and maturity Key areas identified in Needs survey (National Workshops): Nutrition/Grassland management Body Condition Score Flock Health Status Ram Management Ewe:Ram ratio Ewe lamb Management
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Gestational Efficiency INRA, France
Risk factors for early embryo mortality Genetic factors (e.g. abnormalities) High ambient temperature Stress and management Nutrition Risk factors for poor development, abortion and stillbirth Infectious agents (biosecurity) Nutritional management Stress and handling Coming Soon!
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Gestational Efficiency INRA, France
Risk factors for early embryo mortality Genetic factors (e.g. abnormalities) High ambient temperature Stress and management Nutrition Risk factors for poor development, abortion and stillbirth Infectious agents (biosecurity) Nutritional management Stress and handling Key factors from Needs Survey: Nutrition Abortion control and prevention Pregnancy diagnosis Animal Handling
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Improving lamb survival SRUC, Scotland
Causes of lamb mortality have been identified Risk factors for lamb mortality Ewe nutrition, especially in late gestation Litter size Ewe inexperience Ewe and lamb breed Stress Lambing environment Practical measures to reduce the risks
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Improving lamb survival SRUC, Scotland
Causes of lamb mortality have been identified Risk factors for lamb mortality Ewe nutrition, especially in late gestation Litter size Ewe inexperience Ewe and lamb breed Stress Lambing environment Practical measures to reduce the risks Key issues from Needs Surveys (National Workshops) Lamb vigour at birth Colostrum issues Lamb birth weight Ewe lamb bond Litter size Lamb health
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Improving lamb survival SRUC, Scotland
Causes of lamb mortality have been identified Risk factors for lamb mortality Ewe nutrition, especially in late gestation Litter size Ewe inexperience Ewe and lamb breed Stress Lambing environment Practical measures to reduce the risks Key issues from Needs Surveys (National Workshops) Lamb vigour at birth Colostrum issues Lamb birth weight Ewe lamb bond Litter size Lamb health
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Technical factsheets All partners
Minimum of 21 factsheets will be produced as part of the project These will provide scientific guidance on practical solutions Top down – solutions that are already out there Bottom up - responding to solutions from practice Some possible examples: Ultrasonography and management What you should vaccinate against and when Lambing management Other communication methods (e.g. YouTube)?
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