Ewes Biological Cycle and Target Body Condition Scores
By Dr. Rodney Kott & Dr. Lisa Surber, Montana State University Ewes Biological Cycle: Breeding (Flushing-2 wks prior to turning out bucks and breeding-generally 2 estrous cycles or about 34 days)...
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By Dr. Rodney Kott and Dr. Lisa Surber, Montana State University The use of both body weight and condition scores can help producers make important feed management decisions. Condition scoring is a...
View ArticleFeeding The Ewe During Late Pregnancy / Gestation
Summarized from Sheep Production Handbook, page 752-753. The last four to six weeks of gestation is a critical nutritional period, because at least two-thirds of fetal growth occurs during this...
View ArticleColostrum Feeding of Newborn Lambs
Summarized from Sheep Production Handbook, p 426 It is critical that the newborn lamb receives a large amount of colostrum as soon after birth as possible. This colostrum will provide the lamb with...
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