Abstract
Feed intake and weight in sheep were measured using technologies designed for the pig industry to determine the suitability and applicability of said technology for sheep. Animal behaviour patterns in relation to proportion of animals accessing the feeder and frequency of visits per day as well as feed intake and weight parameters such as mean, variation, and repeatability are presented. Lessons learned regarding participation rates of animals (over time) and modifications to the system to enhance participation are discussed. Finally estimates of the numbers of days on feed required for valid results on measuring feed intake are presented. The system, with modifications, was found to be a suitable technology for measuring feed intake in ewes and lambs and has the potential to be deployed as a mobile unit to capture feed intake on industry animals.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 18-21 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the Twenty-sixth Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics |
| Volume | 26 |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Event | AAABG 2025: 26th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics - Millennium Hotel Tahuna Queenstown, New Zealand, Queenstown, New Zealand Duration: 24 Jun 2025 → 26 Jun 2025 |
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