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Improving sheep reproduction via pregnancy scanning
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Honours project: Undertake research that aims to increase lambing percentages through better use of pregnancy scanning technology.
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Genetics of lamb survival
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Honours project: Examine the genetic relationship between birth weight and lamb survival in a research flock.
Thermal imaging of lamb temperature to help boost survival
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Honours project: This project aims to assess lamb body temperature using thermography as an indirect selection criterion for genetically improving its survival.
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