A few weeks ago, on this platform, we discussed our favourite easy-lambing sheep breeds. Prolific, easy lambers are a key part of any successful breeding plan, but most large-scale sheep farmers will rarely confine their flock to breeds like the Belclare or the Vendéen. In reality, anyone interested in rearing fat lambs for early slaughter has to consider crossing ewes from these prolific maternal breeds with a sire from one of the popular terminal breeds. It is from lambs bred of such c...