Sheep producers who have not yet weaned lambs should act now to avoid dragging down ewe condition ahead of tupping. Independent sheep consultant Nerys Wright says weaning at 12 weeks is universally ...

Massey University trials show early weaning can lift lamb and ewe performance. See minimum weights, feed height and how to limit weaning check.

Sheep have a high twinning rate that ensures faster growth of the herd. The objective of every sheep farmer is to rear the lambs to maturity, faster weight gain is crucial. The lambs act as ...

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One of the many necessary and time consuming husbandry practices sheep producers face is weaning. Lamb survival during this time should be a priority for breeders, which can be achieved through good ...

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Paul Elwood, from HVS Animal Health, takes up the story: “Despite recent rains, grass availability remains tight on many sheep farms. Lambs about to be weaned are remaining in that 35 to 39kg weight ...

I’m weaning lambs at the moment. I decided to begin weaning because grass growth in fields is poor and lambs are competing with ewes for the best grass. Leaving lambs on ewes for too long can be ...