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Essay Tag: Myiasis

February 18, 2015

Mulesing – A Review of Alternatives Researched in 2011-2012

Mulesing – A Review of Alternatives Researched in 2011-2012

Author: Gillis, Beth
Published: 2012
Description: This review compares the welfare implications of mulesing with two emerging alternatives: occlusive clips and intradermal treatments.

February 18, 2015

The Welfare of Sheep: Mulesing and its alternatives for controlling breech flystrike

The Welfare of Sheep: Mulesing and its alternatives for controlling breech flystrike

Author: Lai, Lik Hang
Published: 2012
Description: Addresses the welfare problems caused by mulesing and discusses the criteria of alternatives currently available for controlling breech flystrike in sheep in Australia.

February 18, 2015

The welfare implications associated with mulesing and an evaluation of alternative practices

The welfare implications associated with mulesing and an evaluation of alternative practices

Author: Fogarty, Eloise
Published: 2012
Description: Discusses the welfare issues associated with current mulesing techniques and the benefits of alternative methods in terms of both sheep welfare and productivity.

February 18, 2015

Breech modification of Merino lambs for flystrike prevention

Breech modification of Merino lambs for flystrike prevention

Author: Johnson, Aly
Published: 2012
Description: An assessment of the systemic effects, tissue damage, wound healing and efficacy of three different methods of breech modification of Merino lambs for flystrike prevention

February 18, 2015

The Impacts of Mulesing Alternatives on Sheep Welfare

The Impacts of Mulesing Alternatives on Sheep Welfare

Author: Matthews, R
Published: 2010
Description: Discusses mulesing as a means of preventing fly-strike in sheep, and discusses pain management and alternatives to this method, to improve sheep welfare.

February 18, 2015

Welfare issues with Mulesing: The progress and the problems

Welfare issues with Mulesing: The progress and the problems

Author: Peam, Helen
Published: 2007
Description: Animal Welfare Essay: Investigates alternatives to the practice of mulesing to control fly strike. Outlines the need for a method that does not compromise sheep welfare, but which serves the production goals of farmers.

  • Bears
  • Cats
  • Cattle
  • Deer
  • Dogs
  • Elephants
  • Fishes
  • Frogs
  • Horses
  • Marine Invertebrates
  • Marine Mammals
  • Poultry
  • Primates
  • Rodents and Lagomorphs
  • Sheep
  • Swine
  • Zoo
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