Key points

• Put the rams out near the peak of the breeding season
• Lambing date should coincide with the onset of the spring pasture growth flush
• Ewes should have a condition score of 3 or better
• Avoid taking weight off ewes between weaning and mating
• Androvax can increase lambing percentages by about 20 per cent
• Vaccinate against the abortion diseases toxoplasmosis and campylobacter
• Rams must be fit and healthy.