Managing ewe lamb replacements – does it influence their performance as ewes?

Dr Tim Keady joins Ciarán Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss managing ewe lamb replacements and the influence that has on their subsequent productivity.

Tim first outlines the various sources of replacements in the national flocks. With the majority of these replacements not entering flocks until 18-19 months of age, he discusses the various factors during the rearing phase that influence their subsequent productivity.

Tim breaks down the rearing phase into winter and summer management and explains their impacts.

He then discusses the target weights at the various stages and how these might be achieved.

Finally, Tim highlights the importance of replacement ewe lambs management and why it’s an investment in the future productivity of the flock.

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