ewe lambs

‘Greater proportion of ewe lambs’ for slaughter than breeding in UK

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‘Greater proportion of ewe lambs’ for slaughter than breeding in UK

A greater proportion of ewe lambs are expected to be slaughtered rather than being kept for further...

What age should replacement ewes be first mated at?

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What age should replacement ewes be first mated at?

While lambing replacement ewes at one-year-old is a common practice in many flocks, some farmers...

‘Don’t let worms hinder the fertility of ewe lambs ahead of breeding’

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‘Don’t let worms hinder the fertility of ewe lambs ahead of breeding’

Independent UK sheep consultant Dr. Liz Genever is warning of poor conception rates in ewe lambs this autumn if worms are not monitored and managed correctly, after 2020 data revealed the highest yearly worm egg counts were in October and November. 

What weight should my ewe lambs be at breeding time?

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What weight should my ewe lambs be at breeding time?

The last few weeks have seen sheep farmers very active and keen to get a hold of ewe lambs - as thoughts turn to the breeding season....

Sheep management: Selecting replacement ewe lambs and culling ‘problem ewes’

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Sheep management: Selecting replacement ewe lambs and culling ‘problem ewes’

Since the beginning of June, depending on when the lambing season kicked off, weaning will have or...

N.Ireland

Another livestock theft reported in the North as 43 ewe lambs stolen

Another livestock theft reported in the North as 43 ewe lambs stolen