Sheep
Scanning of early-lambing flocks is complete and scanning of mid-season lambing flocks is now underway. Ewes are generally scanned at..
Some early-lambing flocks have already had their first ewes drop, while many others will be busy lambing right through the Christmas period.
"There has definitely been an increase in the number of farmers going down the route of lambing ewes earlier this year."
With the breeding season in full-swing on mid-season lambing flocks, early-lambing flocks should be turning attentions to scanning ewes.
Grazing conditions have been difficult over the last fortnight, as ground conditions continue to deteriorate.
The priority over the next few weeks – for early-lambing flocks – should be feeding ewes good quality feed to meet their energy requirements.
