Management tips as the breeding season enters the final phase

Teagasc Advisor, Tom Coll is on this episode of the OviCast podcast with some practical management tips as the breeding season draws to a close.

Tom highlights the importance of ram management at this stage; from identifying repeats to dealing with injured or lame rams.

Joining podcast host Ciaran Lynch, they also chat about why it’s a good idea to group ewes in the latter half of the breeding period and the benefits of having a spare ram available.

The discussion then turns to managing ram lambs, reducing the risk of fighting post-mating, and best practices for ram care once the breeding season ends.

The podcast concludes with a discussion on the importance of monitoring and managing ewe condition in the lead-up to housing.

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