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Article History

Received: 5 May 2023

Accepted: 23 November 2023

First Online: 6 December 2023

Declarations

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: Direct animal experimentation was not conducted as part of this study. Prior to starting the study, the researchers consulted the Massey University Animal Ethics Committee, seeking guidance on the need for formal ethical approval. It was determined that as the study involved only formal data recording during already conducted routine management procedures (i.e., no additional or altered interventions due to the study), and no changes were made to the routine management of the ewes, ethical approval was not needed. Informed consent was obtained from the flock owners for the study and resulting publications and presentations prior to commencement of data collection.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare there is no conflict of interest.