Sheep Research
Research, that demonstrates biological
principles for producers, stems from previous basic research
that was intent on discovering these principles. The basic
research, at the Sheep Unit, will be conducted within the
confines of the Lambing Barn. Surgically modified animals,
individually-fed lambs, pen-fed lambs, and individual ewes
(and suckling lambs) will be used to develop basic principles
of diet utilization for maintenance, reproduction, lactation,
and growth functions. Then, dietary variations in concentrate
to roughage ratios, in combination with feed additives, alternative
feed sources, and processing methods, will be evaluated for
support of productive animal functions. The sheep facility
will allow evaluation of basic discovery principles, on a
practical basis, before recommending to sheep producers by
extension personnel.
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