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The effect of maternal body reserves at lambing on nematode faecal egg output in lactating, organically managed ewes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

R. Keatinge ,
I. Kyriazakis  and
F. Jackson
R. Keatinge
Affiliation:
ADAS Redesdale, Rochester, Otterburn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 1SB UK Email: Ray.Keatinge@adas.co.uk
I. Kyriazakis
Affiliation:
ADAS Redesdale, Rochester, Otterburn, Newcastle upon Tyne NE19 1SB UK Email: Ray.Keatinge@adas.co.uk
F. Jackson
Affiliation:
Moredun Research Institute, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik EH26 0PZ
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A hypothesis for the role of improved ewe nutrition, notably protein, in reducing the peri-parturient rise (PPR) in nematode faecal egg output has been developed by Coop and Kyriazakis (1999). More recently this hypothesis has been tested in field studies with organically managed ewes (Keatinge et al, 2003). It might also be expected that maternal body reserves could affect the potential availability of nutrients for further metabolism by the host animal. The objective of this experiment was to assess the effect of ewe body condition at lambing, on animal performance parametres and the PPR in ewe faecal egg output.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2004 , 2004 , pp. 8
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2004

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Coop, R.L. and Kyriazakis, I., 1999. Nutrition-parasite interaction. Veterinary Parasitology 84: 187–204.Google Scholar
Keatinge, R., Houdijk, J.G.M., Jackson, F. and Kyriazakis, I. 2003. The effect of nutrition on nematode faecal egg output in lactating, organically managed ewes. Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science: 29.Google Scholar