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Key points

At current lamb prices the use of finishing crops is often profitable
Specialist forage crops, if grazed at the correct stage of growth, can provide a bulk of high quality feed when the quality or quantity of ryegrass pasture is low
Risks include possible crop failure, the lag time before the crop can be grazed and potential animal health problems
Animal health problems can occur with most fodder crops, especially brassicas
An acclimatisation period is essential when introducing sheep to brassicas.

For further information please download the attached PDF

In the paddock



In the paddock Prepare lambs well and they'll thrive on forage crops Key points At current lamb prices the use of finishing crops is often profitable Specialist forage crops, if grazed at the correct stage of growth, can provide a bulk of high quality feed when the quality or quantity of ryegrass pasture is low Risks include possible crop failure, the lag time before the crop can be grazed and potential animal health problems Animal health problems can occur with most fodder crops, especially brassicas An acclimatisation period is essential when introducing sheep to brassicas. For further information please download the attached PDF Created: 04 May 2007, Modified: 04 May 2007
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