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Breeding Ewe Lambs To Lamb First As Yearlings, Nyle J. Matthews
Breeding Ewe Lambs To Lamb First As Yearlings, Nyle J. Matthews
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Getting the highest possible production from ewes is a goal of every sheep producer. Sheep respond well to management and will usually pay a producer for the extra times he spends in caring for them. Breeding ewe lambs is a practice that can pay dividends but requires the right management to make it work. Many years ago this practice was deemed unwise because it severely affected the young mothers in many ways. Modern research has spelled out requirements in terms of size and management that make a successful, workable program.