Factory Farming Of Lambs

EDM number 2313 in 1992-93, proposed by Edward O'Hara on 13/07/1993.

That this House notes the progress of research into the artificial control of ovulation in sheep by the feeding or implantation of melatonin and the use of artificial light; is concerned that this could result in ewes lambing three times in a two year period; deplores the implication that lambs may thus be born in the autumn or winter needing to be kept in indoor units and fed on concentrates; and calls upon the Government to act now to prevent the commercial application of these methods in the factory farming of lambs.

This motion has been signed by a total of 77 MPs.