Management

1. Early vs Late Lambing - Which is best?  (site info) This article examines the pros and cons of early and late lambing systems and how they can fit individual producer's goals and operations. http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/earlylmb.... 2. Wintering the Ewe Flock  (site info) With the cessation of pasture growth, more inputs of labor, management and harvested feedstuffs are required for the ewe flock. Actually, the winter period and nutrient needs of the flock may be as much a function of when a producer lambs as what the weather is. http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/eweflock.... 3. The Ideal Lambing Season  (site info) Realistically, an ideal lambing season is not likely, however, we can manage the ewes to approach the ideal as close as possible. http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/ideal.htm... 4. Increasing Lamb Survival  (site info) Proper management of the flock at key times of the production cycle can reduce young lamb mortality. A realistic goal of 10% lamb mortality is attainable by most producers. http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/incrlamb.... 5. Management of Ewes and Lambs at Weaning  (site info) Separation at weaning can be stressful for both lambs and the ewe. Management goals should be to keep this stress as low as possible, thereby reducing incidence of disease and health problems in ewes and lambs and allowing the lambs to grow at a normal rate. http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/manewes.h... 1-5 of 72. Next »