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AWI Change Makers Episode 3: Ram Performance Management
Rams are high performance animals that work very hard over the joining period. They contribute half of the genetics of their progeny and are the primary drivers of genetic improvement in a flock, so need to be given every opportunity to pass on their genes. Join Nathan Scott as he outlines why it’s so important to manage your rams to be in peak physical condition for joining, the time it takes to have rams at peak sperm production and practical management tips to help you achieve your joining goals in AWI Change Makers Episode 3: Ram performance management.
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Meeting the Mark: Setting Lambs Up for Success
This article outlines best-practice lamb marking practices to improve animal welfare, recovery and lifetime performance. It covers preparation, hygiene, low-stress handling, correct tail docking, effective pain relief, ewe assessment and post-marking care, with practical tips to help WA woolgrowers set lambs up for success.
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Weaning More Lambs
Could earlier weaning help you save feed and improve lamb survival? Getting weaning right can make a big difference to woolgrowers’ bottom line. Read this article to discover practical strategies to improve weaner survival, reduce feed demand and give ewes the best chance to recover before joining.
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The WA woolgrower’s guide to containment feeding
Containment feeding has become a vital tool for WA woolgrowers to protect soils and maintain or increase stock condition through the increasingly long summer-autumn feed gap. This guide provides practical steps on site selection, nutrition and infrastructure, featuring expert insights from Esperance woolgrower Simon Fowler on how to lift flock performance while reducing costs through containment feeding.
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