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Improving Reproductive Performance Of The Ewe, Clell Bagley
Improving Reproductive Performance Of The Ewe, Clell Bagley
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The western range ewe is a tremendously productive animal as evidenced by the excellent reproductive rates that are achieved by some producers, some years. Yet many other factors such as weather, disease and forage availability can drastically reduce their productivity. It is a major management challenge to control or even minimize the effect of these interacting factors. Some of those of greatest priority are listed and briefly discussed.
Obstetrics And Lambing Problems, Clell Bagley
Obstetrics And Lambing Problems, Clell Bagley
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Lambing season is a busy time and a critical step toward a productive year. The first rule is for frequent observation of ewes due to lamb. Extra help during this season will usually more than pay for the cost because of extra lambs saved.
Dystocia (Difficult Lambing), Clell Bagley
Dystocia (Difficult Lambing), Clell Bagley
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If the flock is lambed on the range, assistance is not given to individual ewes. Catching those needing help causes so much disruption of ewes with normal lambs and results in so many orphans, it is detrimental. One of the primary advantages of shed lambing a range flock is being able to better assist during birth and those first crucial hours of life.