In the paddock

Key points

At current lamb prices the use of finishing crops is often profitable

In the paddock

Potential benefits from hogget mating but high management requirements

Key Points

In the paddock

Monitoring lamb survival - The debate

Overview

Starvation and exposure are commonly recognised as the main factors causing lamb losses. Preliminary research indicates that dystocia is in fact a major factor.

In the paddock

Measurements of pasture cover

Key points

In the paddock

Managing the spring pasture flush

Key points

In the paddock

Managing pasture for maximum feed quality

Key points

In the paddock

Managing mid pregnancy shearing

Key points

In the paddock

Management around mating

Key points

In the paddock

Feeding weaned lambs for maximum growth rate

Key points

In the paddock

Preshearing Guidelines

In the paddock

Prepare lambs well and they'll thrive on forage crops

In the paddock

Potential benefits from hogget mating but high management requirements

In the paddock

Monitoring lamb survival - The debate

In the paddock

Measurements of pasture cover

In the paddock

Managing the spring pasture flush

In the paddock

Managing pasture for maximum feed quality

In the paddock

Managing mid pregnancy shearing

In the paddock

Management around mating

In the paddock

Feeding weaned lambs for maximum growth rate