Evaluation of 'Ceres Tonic' plantain (Plantago lanceolata) as a lactation feed for twin-bearing ewes

Abstract

A field experiment evaluated the effect of plantain (Plantago lanceolata) on ewe and lamb liveweight changes and ewe faecal egg count (FEC) during lactation. Pregnant ewes were randomly allocated to either plantain or perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) pastures. Ewes remained on the treatments from one week before lambing until weaning. Keywords: lactating ewe, lamb, lactation, carrying capacity, internal parasites