Flock management tips to combat the wet spring

摘要

CHECK EWE BODY CONDITION SCORE PRE-LAMBINGBody condition score checks when clostridial boosters are given, housing and point of lambing are advisable.Use supplementary feed to keep ewes milking and in good condition.A metabolic profile three to four weeks before lambing - if you haven't already done one - can indicate if rations are sufficient. Test for energy (beta-hydroxybutyrate) and protein (albumin and urea). Costs for testing range from about E3.85 to ￡6 a ewe, depending on which service and laboratory you use.