Artificial lamb rearing - managing abomasal bloat

Abomasal bloat can occur when lambs are fed cow’s milk or milk replacer. This fact sheet covers a novel Norwegian technique adapted by Waikato farmer Claire Bull, to reduce the chance of bloat in artificially reared lambs. The technique involves adding yoghurt to the milk and was tested and modified by veterinarian Jenny Burton.

Last updated: August 2022