Dr. Tim Keady joins us on this week’s OviCast to explore the key considerations around mating ewe lambs.

We dive into the pros and cons of including ewe lambs in your breeding programme and Tim shares insights on how they can perform within a sheep enterprise. 

We also discuss critical factors such as target joining weights, timing and duration of the mating period, and the strategic use of the ram effect.

The conversation wraps up with a look at the importance of good nutritional management — both during mating and leading up to lambing — to optimise outcomes.

If you're weighing up whether to mate ewe lambs this season, this episode is packed with timely and practical advice.

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