Managing ewe lamb replacements – does it influence their performance as ewes?

<p>Dr Tim Keady joins Ciarán Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss managing ewe lamb replacements and the influence that has on their subsequent productivity. </p><p>Tim first outlines the various sources of replacements in the national flocks. With the majority of these replacements not entering flocks until 18-19 months of age, he discusses the various factors during the rearing phase that influence their subsequent productivity. </p><p>Tim breaks down the rearing phase into winter and summer management and explains their impacts. </p><p>He then discusses the target weights at the various stages and how these might be achieved. </p><p>Finally, Tim highlights the importance of replacement ewe lambs management and why it’s an investment in the future productivity of the flock. </p><p>For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:<br><a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast<br></a><br></p>