The impact of age and body weight on acclimation to electronic feeding stations of weaning lambs
Abstract
= 0.035) of the lambs significantly influenced the initial visitation time, suggesting that younger/lighter individuals may approach the novel system sooner. Furthermore, 72.2 % of the lambs established regular feeder use from the first day. Further study is recommended to determine the extent to which the adaptation period is shortened without supplementary feed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Smart Agriculture and AI
Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Veterinary and Animal Science
- Volume
- 31
- Pages
- 100576–100576
- Publication date
- 18 January 2026
- Language
- EN