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Management targets for increased productivity and profitability
Ewe nutrition during pregnancy and lactation plays a major role in the productivity and survival of the ewe and her lambs. Here we have summarised the management targets for optimum productivity and profitability along with what to do and what to avoid when managing ewes to optimise lamb survival.
Articles That Might Interest You
A woolgrower’s guide to getting started with carbon and emissions
Getting started with carbon and emissions on-farm can boost productivity and future-proof your woolgrowing business. It’s not just about compliance — understanding your emissions helps improve efficiency and profitability. This article breaks down the basics, including where emissions come from, how to measure them using simple tools and what practical steps woolgrowers are already taking to make it work on their farms.
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Optimising productivity and profitability with feed tests
Conducting feed tests is an important strategy for meeting your sheep's nutritional needs in the most cost-effective way. This article outlines how feed testing can help optimise productivity and profitability by identifying the true value of different feed sources.
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Tackling dag
Dags can be costly for sheep enterprises due to the need for crutching, reduced wool value and treatment costs. The accumulation of dag is also the greatest risk factor for breech strike. This article dives into how to deal with dag, including how to breed for reduced dag.
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