Maximising Lamb Production This Spring

Lamb and Mutton prices are at record highs and now is the time to take the best advantage of the markets this spring.

Effective rotational grazing , controlling worm burdens, understanding lamb growth patterns and nutritional requirements for growth rates 300 gram plus per day .

Vaccination is critical , 6-1B12 Sel at least twice and before a change of feed (pasture to a grain mix).

Minerals and vitamins- Ewe Beauty 365 blocks will do this and add a Bentonite to help with scours. Multimin injections with copper used accurately to live weight can also help with solid weight gain, as also Cobalife B12 injectable .

Regular worm testing and strategic drenching is a must.

Spring fly protection is critical with many options with different ESI’s to suit your program.

EID tagged sheep and the use of scales with readers can also give great information on weight gains on a mob / individual bases and set up forward market opportunities .