Research has shown that fertility is five times more important than growth rate and ten times more important than carcass quality.
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We are pleased to see that OSF’s input into the Risk Management Program has been incorporated. As of 2021, #lambs retained for future breeding purposes will now be covered, offering producers more coverage and flexibility. Learn more https://t.co/AmJWpfUF3r #ontag @OMAFRA
The results of my red clover breeding experiment. 280 ewes grazed 100% red clover for 60 days. 15 ewes were culled. Ewes were exposed to 1 ram for 20 hours on Nov. 1. Resulting in 15 preg. Ewes. Therefore red clover grazing had limited effect in controlling estrous in these ewes.
@kinburnsheep The end posts for holding the fencing reels are from https://t.co/EWscmtUgdx. I thought we had them custom done but not the case— this company specializes in these sturdy anchor/end posts.
Almost like we've had presentations on wool vs hair #LFO "Low crossbred wool returns spark breeding direction questions - Sheep Central"https://t.co/jp2usRWCb3
This Maedi-Visna Survey is being conducted to gain a better understanding of the use and barriers to use of the #Ontario Maedi-Visna Flock Status Program (OMVFSP). Please click on the link below to participate https://t.co/JMn9v65Zk0 #Sheep
Almost like we've had presentations on wool vs hair #LFO "Low crossbred wool returns spark breeding direction questions - Sheep Central"https://t.co/jp2usRWCb3
Now THATS impressive! 😵 Fantastic collection of energizers, reels and posts...image courtesy of @cups_on! Anyone else willing to challenge @cups_on for the biggest collection?! #electricfencing
Pumped about our first batch of sexed semen coming in two weeks. With high fertility we have an excess of ewes and shortage of sale rams. This bloke will be AI’d to 450 ewes with male semen only.
Join us this Thursday Nov. 12th at 7pm to hear Dr. Cathy Bauman speaking about lamb survival in intensive rearing conditions including the work she has done on colostrum quality and its impacts on newborn lamb survival. Visit https://t.co/KpvgwLKK5L to register. #sheep