Chapter 34. Sheep and Goats
- Robert Hubrecht,
- James Kirkwood
Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch34
Copyright © 2010 the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
Book Title
The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Gilbert, C. L. and Kendrick, K. M. (2010) Sheep and Goats, in The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals, Eighth Edition (eds R. Hubrecht and J. Kirkwood), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444318777.ch34
Editor Information
UFAW, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire AL4 8AN, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 8 FEB 2010
- Published Print: 26 MAR 2010
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ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405175234
Online ISBN: 9781444318777
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- sheep and goats - domesticated by man, used for meat, milk and wool;
- standard biological data for sheep and goats;
- studies into seasonal control of reproductive activity, parturition, neonatal care and reproduction;
- well fleeced sheep - tolerant of low temperatures;
- open-plan barn accommodating sheep during winter;
- keeping stock healthy - more difficult to achieve in open flocks than closed;
- veterinary advice - sought in advance of acquiring new animals;
- Sheep and goats - seasonally polyoestrous, with shortening day length, oestrous cyclical activity;
- lambs and kids reared naturally - weaning themselves at 3 weeks of age;
- shearing and fleece care
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Biological overview
Source of animals
Uses in the laboratory
Management and breeding
Laboratory procedures
Common welfare problems
Acknowledgement
References