Based on your quiz results, we recommend a
Maximum shape sire
ASBV’s:
- Watch BWT for ease of lambing
- Increased PEMD to maximise carcase shape.
- Go for growth! WWT/PWWT
Management:
- Carefully manage condition of ewes prior to lambing to avoid lambing difficulties.
- Consider water quality and accessability in young lambs during summer.
- Consider introducing lambs to grain whilst on mum.
- Consider marketing your lambs directly to a feedlot.
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We have 90+ rams in our 2023 drop that fits your criteria!
Your target
- Avoid lambing difficulties on lush spring feed.
- Choose muscle depth and shape to maximise carcase shape.
- Go for growth - more is more!
You need a sire with
- Low birthweight to minimise lambing difficulties. Choose a ram with BWT <0.3
- Priorities muscle depth for maximum shape on carcase. PEMD >+2.0 (The higher, the better)
- Go for growth! You have the ewe genetics to make a top of the range quality lamb. WWT & PWWT. More is better!
Consider this
- Carefully manage the pregnant ewes condition in the last trimester. Lush spring feed can easily cause big lambs if not managed right, overweight ewes are also more prone to prolapse. Considering splitting singles/twins and keep singles on lesser pastures to avoid lambs growing to big.
- If the lambs are to be fed grain from feeders/trail fed during summer. Consider introducing them to grain whilst on the mum. It will save you valuable growing time and can avoid stress and set backs post weaning.
- Choose the best water quality and accessibility for young lambs. Troughs need to be cleaned regularly and make sure there is enough space for all lambs. Older/larger lambs sometimes camp at the trough during hot weather making water unavailable to younger/smaller lambs. Consider reduced mob sizes or adding more drinking spots.
- Consider marketing your product to a feedlot. Some will pay you extra to have the lambs intrduced on grain and shorn.
