Neonatal lamb behaviour and thermoregulation with special reference to thyroid hormones and phosphorous element: Effect of birth weight and litter size
New-born lambs have limited energy reserves and need a rapid access to colostrum to maintain homeothermy and survive. The object of this study was to investigate the importance of neonatal lamb behaviour in the maintenance of its body temperature and survival. The time taken to stand and suck after...
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Beni-Suef University
2018-06-01
|
Series: | Journal of Veterinary Medical Research |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://jvmr.journals.ekb.eg/article_77858.html |