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Ewe management and body weight at joining

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Primefact Number: 332    Edition: First edition    Released/reviewed: 01 Feb 2007

Lamb marking percentage is one of the factors determining the success and profitability of a sheep enterprise for either Merino or prime lamb production.

Farmers will consider many factors when choosing a joining date. This Primefact discusses:

  • fat score and body weight at joining;
  • daylength - effect on ovulation;
  • twin scanning.
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