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.
Essay Tag: Myiasis
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.
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.
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
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.
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.