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I'm trying to make an excel tool to help me calculate the feed requirements for ewes pre-lambing (last 6-8 wks) Can anyone link me to papers, factsheets or articles that deal with: rates of grain supplementation when feeding silage,hay and straw of different nutritional quality. (%dmd) Rates...

Keeping once again with the theme of how often we check stock. See below for an extract of an article that always fascinated me and really set my way of thinking on this issue. It specifically deals with lambing but its not hard to apply the discussion to the entire sheep calendar. I have...

Anyone any tips on how to deal with what I would call cast ewes (ewes on their back) ? Shearing, Culling? Just reading the topic about how often we check stock, and realised for me this is one of the main reasons we inspect the sheep daily. Interested on how to prevent from occurring in the...

Hi all, My first post here. I'm hoping you might be able to assist me in dispelling a few myths that have crept up in conversations with some of my peers. I’m quite happy to be wrong in my assumptions and opinions. I also welcome any constructive suggestions, however please don’t overly...