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Genetic alternatives to mulesing and tail docking in sheep: a review

P. J. James A
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A Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Animal Research Institute, 665 Fairfield Road, Yeerongpilly, Qld 4105, Australia. Email: peter.james@dpi.qld.gov.au

Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46(1) 1-18 https://doi.org/10.1071/EA05100
Submitted: 23 March 2005  Accepted: 14 September 2005   Published: 9 February 2006



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