Lifeline Lamb and Ewe Trial Work
A trial at the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) investigated whether specially formulated feed blocks (Lifeline Lamb and Ewe) could improve colostrum quality in ewes. Around 200 twin-bearing ewes were fed either treated or standard blocks for four weeks before lambing.
Results showed that ewes receiving Lifeline lamb and ewe blocks produced colostrum with 25% higher IgG levels. An important measure of immunity for newborn lambs. Highlighting the impact of pre-lambing nutrition on lamb survival.
Table 1: Impact of pre-lambing feed blocks on ewe colostrum IgG levels (mg/mL)
| Treatment | IgG Rep 1 | IgG Rep 2 | Mean | s.e.d | Level of Significance |
| Lifeline | 236.5 | 220.5 | 228.5 | 16.79 | 0.007 |
| Control | 176.6 | 189.2 | 182.9 | — | — |
Note:
- Intra-assay coefficient of variation:Â 5.83%
- Approximate increase in IgG with treated blocks:Â ~25%
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