Subclinical mastitis in ewes and its effect on lamb performance

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Subclinical mastitis tests for ewes and its effects on lamb performance were assessed. Direct microscopic somatic cell count and somatic cell count are reliable exams for subclinical mastitis in contrast to the California mastitis test. The varying incidence of subclinical mastitis in the ewes was due to the fluctuations of the disease during lactation and the sampling method used. Most cultures yielded Staphylococcus aside from Streptococcus and Micrococcus species. Lamb growth was not affected by milk quality or by the degree of mastitis as long as the lambs had supplemental feedings.

Diagnosis, Testing, Diseases, Food and nutrition, Mastitis, Ewes, Lambs, Sheep milk

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Hubert Horace Lamb (1913-97)

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Climatologist Hubert Lamb came from a family with a strong background in science. He began studying natural sciences at the University of Cambridge, England, but later turned to geography. He joined the Meteorological Office in 1936, and in the 1950s began to establish an international reputation as a scientist who was able to cross disciplinary boundaries easily. In 1971 he established the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia, England.

Obituary, Meteorologists, Lamb, Hubert Horace

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Excuse me, Ma'am, are you wearing fetal lamb?

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Until recently, the world was led to believe that karakul fur came from lambs that were already being slaughtered for the meat industry, and that the most precious fetal lamb pelts were the result of natural abortions. The Humane Society of America, however, recently reported on "Dateline NBC" that pregnant ewes are slaughtered for the fetal lambs' pelts, and newborn lambs are killed and skinned for their pelts.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Ethical aspects, Clothing industry, Karakul sheep

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