Updates
Ewe live weight at mating
August 25, 2011
For every 1 kg heavier average live weight at mating we can expect an additional 2.5 to 3.0% in scanning percentage.
Matt Holden has the firm view that ewe live weight needs to be monitored at weaning in order to achieve target mating live weights, and that ewes should be weaning within 2 to 4 kg of the desired mating weight.
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THE LATEST THINKING FROM ABACUS BIO
Abacus Bio is the “genetic engine’ for Kelso, and leaders in genetic development for sheep in New Zealand. Abacus Bio’s Peter Fennessy works closely with Kelso, and following are some of his most recent observations. There is some really interesting stuff in here – please don’t hesitate to contact Matt Holden if there is anything you’d like to discuss further from this.