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Topical research on lamb production

Summary. Sheep genomics - sheep chip Chromosome 18 in Texel sheep (TM-QTL) - muscling vs. toughness Maternal Lamb Producer Scheme (MALP) - easy care, DNA parentage Smokies - microbiological improvement from toasting VIASCAN ? 1200 carcasses per hour Ovine Automation Ltd - gas depelter; int

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Topical research on lamb production

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    1. Topical research on lamb production Neville Gregory Scientific adviser to the IMS Royal Veterinary College United Kingdom

    2. Summary Sheep genomics - sheep chip Chromosome 18 in Texel sheep (TM-QTL) - muscling vs. toughness Maternal Lamb Producer Scheme (MALP) - easy care, DNA parentage Smokies - microbiological improvement from toasting VIASCAN � 1200 carcasses per hour Ovine Automation Ltd - gas depelter; intelligent Y-cutter Bluetongue disease up-date � UK and NL Saliva antibody assay - broad range of intestinal parasites H. contortus vaccine � patent activity Flock destruction methods in the event of FMD outbreak � shooting to kill Alternatives to mulesing - breeding, clips, follicle toxicants Pain relief during castration and tailing - needleless injector, skinpatch technology Welfare at sheep markets - good news OIE ad hoc groups -

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