Table 6.
Mineral and vitamin supplementation practices of lambs (n = 125 flocks)
| % farmers who supplement1 | Most supplemented MV1,2, % | 2nd most supplemented MV1,2, % |
Most used method1, % | 2nd most used method1, % | 1st expected response1, % | 2nd expected response1,% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre weaning | 27 | Generic MV mix3 (39) | Co only (34) | Drench4 (68) | Mineral buckets5 (27) | Increased BW gain (51) | Higher carcass weight (33) |
| Post weaning | 51 | Co only (39) | Generic MV mix (28) | Drench (74) | Mineral buckets (13) | Increased BW gain (61) | Higher carcass weight (16) |
Weighted percentage – weighting factors (based on the most recent Census of Agriculture) provided by the Central Statistics Office.
Mineral and Vitamin.
Products containing multiple minerals and vitamins.
Oral dosing with MV containing liquid.
Free access solidified molasses-based licks containing minerals and in plastic containers.