31 May 2023

Weighing up early weaning

For this week’s OviCast, Ciarán Lynch caught up with Prof. Paul Keynon from Massey University to discuss the option of early weaning as a management tool for certain sheep systems.

Paul defines what early weaning is and at what age and weight lambs need to be for it to be considered. They discuss when and where it could be considered an option for flocks and what impact it can have on their system.

Paul also highlights the importance of post-weaning management, highlighting the need to ensure high-quality feed is available to allow lamb performance.

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