Ewe and lamb are in the focus on this field of research. In first part pregnant ewes reference values for blood are evaluated. Further research goals are lamb wellbeing and causes of early lamb mortality.
In many countries gastrointestinal nematodes are the cause of ill thrift in lambs. We have very limited information about the situation in Finland and first research task is to evaluate the situation via internet survey.
Subclinical mastitis on the main cause of quality problems. There is high demand for goat milk in Finland, but lacking information about subclinical mastitis situation.
The principal investigator of small ruminant research is Eeva Mustonen.