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Principles of feeding: From lambing to weaning

This module will help you:

know how a ewe’s’ feed intake during lactation impacts on lamb weaning weights
know how to work with your available feed to get the best possible weaning weights
know how to recognise target pasture cover throughout the year
know what other factors (non-feed) to consider when making weaning decisions.

You can work through the sections in this module over multiple visits.

The whole module will take around 30 minutes.

Principles of feeding: From lambing to weaning

All you need to know about feeding requirements from lambing to weaning

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