Forums
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New resources
Latest activity
Trending Threads
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
FarmTV
Farm Compare
Search
Tokens/Searches
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New Resources
New posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Livestock
Livestock & Forage
Ewe lamb/ram lamb ratios
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="jonty1" data-source="post: 6701555" data-attributes="member: 145313"><p>I agree it does sound strange but I really would like to find out for sure. Six years ago Primary Industries in Wagga Wagga in NSW did some trial work with 1500 ewes and they came to the conclusion that <u>Maybe </u>diet played a part in the ram/ewe ratio. As soon as the Christmas holidays are over I am going to contact them to see what they have to say. I have never had this ratio happen before and if there is anything I can do to avoid a repetition I will do it. I also have a friend who breeds first cross ewes (Border Leicester/Merino) and he wants to know so he can get more ewe lambs!!</p><p></p><p>One other thing that was a bit abnormal - but in a better way - was the lambs all weighed heavier than usual for us at weaning. At 13 to 16 weeks they were weighing in at 40 - 70kg. We had 6 that were 76kg. These were the earlier ones at 18 weeks. This was on no extra feed - I can live with that!</p><p></p><p>I appreciate your comments and look forward to hearing from anyone who may have some input to make. I advise what PI at Wagga say when I have contacted them</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jonty1, post: 6701555, member: 145313"] I agree it does sound strange but I really would like to find out for sure. Six years ago Primary Industries in Wagga Wagga in NSW did some trial work with 1500 ewes and they came to the conclusion that [U]Maybe [/U]diet played a part in the ram/ewe ratio. As soon as the Christmas holidays are over I am going to contact them to see what they have to say. I have never had this ratio happen before and if there is anything I can do to avoid a repetition I will do it. I also have a friend who breeds first cross ewes (Border Leicester/Merino) and he wants to know so he can get more ewe lambs!! One other thing that was a bit abnormal - but in a better way - was the lambs all weighed heavier than usual for us at weaning. At 13 to 16 weeks they were weighing in at 40 - 70kg. We had 6 that were 76kg. These were the earlier ones at 18 weeks. This was on no extra feed - I can live with that! I appreciate your comments and look forward to hearing from anyone who may have some input to make. I advise what PI at Wagga say when I have contacted them [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Livestock
Livestock & Forage
Ewe lamb/ram lamb ratios
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top