Preparation is key for a successful lambing. Starting at scanning, ewes should be split into groups dependent on litter size and body condition score. To minimise losses, John Hamilton of Ark vets emphasises the importance of good record keeping to understand where losses are coming from and put preventative measures in place. Thomas Smith, shepherd at SRUC’s barony campus has benefitted from this first hand. Listen now to find out more
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