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Lamb Breed & Genotype Effects On Behaviour
There are important breed, line within breed and sire effects on lamb behaviour at birth. Choosing the right breed, and the right sire within that breed, can have an important effect on the lamb's ability to find the udder and suck successfully soon after birth.