The effect of mulesing and tailstripping at lamb marking on subsequent lamb growth and incidence of fly strike

Authors

R J. Lightfoot
W. L. McGarry

Keywords

Lambs, Mules' operation, Marking, Tail Docking Western Australia

Disciplines

Animal Experimentation and Research | Sheep and Goat Science | Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health

First Page Number

422

Last Page Number

423

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

THE modified mules and tailstrip operation has been shown to be highly effective in reducing the incidence of crutch strike in sheep.

In Western Australia the operation is usually performed on ewe weaners or hoggets immediately after either crutching or shearing.

Recommended Citation

Lightfoot, R J. and McGarry, W. L. (1964) "The effect of mulesing and tailstripping at lamb marking on subsequent lamb growth and incidence of fly strike," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 5: No. 7, Article 5.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol5/iss7/5