Sheep
The importance of protein in the diet in late pregnancy
Nutrition during late gestation influences ewe body reserve mobilisation, colostrum production, lamb birth weight, lamb vigour and lamb survival. Late...
Late Pregnancy Feeding
Sheep
The importance of energy and protein in the diet of ewes pre-lambing
“The energy and protein requirements of ewes four-to-six weeks pre-lambing increases massively and if it isn’t met then problems are...
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Do you want to be paid to share your opinion? Irish farmers have faced significant media coverage over issues, such...
Sheep
'Cheap rations in late pregnancy are not always the best option for sheep'
Feeding sheep cheap rations in late pregnancy may not always be the best option, according to UCD’s Tommy Boland. Speaking...