OviCast
Scan results & managing ewe condition in late pregnancy
Published: 5 February 2025 at 09:54 UTC
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Episode notes
As lambing season approaches, we're joined by Dr. Frank Campion to discuss key aspects of managing ewe condition at this critical stage of the production cycle.
Frank begins by analysing the latest scan results from the BETTER farms and comparing them to previous seasons. We also examine the challenges posed by lower feed value silage this year and its implications for feeding plans.
Frank highlights the significant impact of ewe body condition score (BCS) on lamb survival, growth rates, and flock culling decisions.
We explore practical short-term strategies to mitigate these effects, with a particular focus on the heightened vulnerability of younger ewes.
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