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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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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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Improving conception, scanning results and lamb survival
Improving conception, scanning, and lamb survival is a multi-faceted game that begins months before the rams go out. This guide outlines the critical links between pre-joining nutrition, mating duration, and pregnancy management, providing Western Australian woolgrowers with a roadmap to optimise ewe energy reserves and lift whole-flock productivity through the challenging summer-autumn period.
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Mastering Sheep Breeding Values and Selection Indexes
Getting started with ASBVs and Selection Indexes can help woolgrowers make faster, smarter breeding decisions and improve flock profitability. It’s not just about chasing numbers — understanding an animal’s genetic merit helps you select sheep that fit your system and drive profit. This article breaks down the basics, including how ASBVs work, what Selection Indexes do and practical steps stud and commercial breeders are taking to make these tools work for you.
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