Ewe Efficiency

This article investigates whether there is potential to increase lamb production by reducing inputs per ewe or, in other words, using small, more efficient ewes.

 

This article analyses some research on this topic by Dr. Alistair Nicol from Lincoln University which identifies a need for some consideration of practical ways commercial farmers can go about identifying and selecting efficient ewes from within their flock.

 

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