
16 Aug 2025
We are now halfway through the month of August. Warm weather conditions and excellent growth in recent weeks should mean that ewes will be in good physical condition ahead of tupping. However, this can never be taken for granted, especially as we are surely due a run of bad weather.
To account for unforeseen challenges, sheep farmers should start laying plans for a successful breeding season. Key considerations will be overall ewe and ram mineral status, animal body conditions score, and grassl...