What is creep feeding?
Creep feeding allows lambs access to extra feed or a different, while excluding the ewes, especially during times of limited...
Management
How can a sheep’s age be estimated?
An imprecise method to age sheep is by counting their teeth. The following is an approximation: Teeth Age at which...
What is the best age for first ewe mating?
The age at first mating depends on the weight and condition of the young ewes and this reflects management and...
What are the advantages of early mating?
The advantages of mating at 7-9 months, if the ewe lambs are of adequate liveweight and condition are several: Longer...
Managing Fly Strike
What is fly strike? Fly strike occurs when blowflies lay eggs on the skin of the sheep. The eggs hatch...