Sheep Reproduction: Ewes

By Admin, on March 3rd, 2011

Ewes

Reproduction

A basic understanding of the reproductive biology of ewes and rams will greatly aid in developing and managing an effective breeding schedule. The following chapter provides a brief description of timing of reproductive events in sheep.

Ewes:

Ewes are ‘seasonally polyestrous’. This means that they are sexually active only . . . → Read More: Sheep Reproduction: Ewes

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Age of first joining sheep

By Admin, on December 10th, 2010

Lamb

Joining Sheep

Joining maiden ewes at an early age enables good managers to exploit potential advantages in sheep breeding and selection programs in merinos through reduction of the generation interval. It also offers an alternative action to quickly recover flock numbers following drought.

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