Feeding ewes correctly before tupping and during pregnancy is vital for flock health, fertility and lamb output. Yet many long-held beliefs continue to influence on-farm decisions, often adding ...

And lambing percentages and ewe mortality are expected to be slightly higher than average. But most producers have been doing everything they can to keep their ewes in good condition in the hope it ...

GRASS will get scarce later this month and into December. To maintain ewe weight and condition in mid pregnancy there is only one option. These ewes must be fed from late November to early January ...

THE clock is ticking for mid-season ewes and it's up to you to make sure they are adequately fed in the run-up to and after lambing. The entire year's work can be undone by taking your eye off the ...

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Nutrition plays a fundamental role in successful sheep breeding and can make the greatest difference when it comes to preventative health management and flock productivity – for both the ewe and her ...

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Careful nutrition planning, a solid pregnancy scanning program and being mindful of ewes' body condition should be among the top priorities for sheep producers balancing spring lambing with feeding ...

And ewe mortalities are also expected to be slightly higher than average. But Poolaijelo livestock vet Jane Gaussen said many farmers made plans early and adapted to the tough situation. “It’s a mixed ...