NEW pregnancy scanning resources
Australian Wool Innovation and Meat & Livestock Australia have released a range of new resources to help producers scan and manage pregnant ewes.
Australian Wool Innovation and Meat & Livestock Australia have released a range of new resources to help producers scan and manage pregnant ewes.
The resources are the result of a multi-year co-investment aimed to improve lamb survival and reproductive rates in the Australian sheep flock, with research finding an average increase in profit of more than $5 per ewe when scanned for multiples.
RESOURCES
The results are in! Pregnancy scanning is an essential tool for improved ewe and lamb survival. Scanning has a high return on investment when the information from scanning is used to make selection decisions and optimise nutrition.
A benefit-cost analysis (BCA) has demonstrated that scanning for multiples returns an average profit of $5.55/ewe and scanning for only pregnancy status returns $2.65/ewe.
An easy-to-use checklist for ewe scanning and management from joining to lambing. The checklist includes tips and tricks for getting the most out of your scanner.
Do you want to get the most out of your scanning results? Not yet scanning and want to know what all the fuss is about?
This resource contains the most up-to-date benefit-cost analysis (BCA) for pregnancy scanning and a checklist to keep on track with key dates and opportunities in the reproduction calendar.
This handy collection of AWI and MLA resources, tools and workshops provides producers and advisors with key information for all stages of the sheep reproduction cycle.
Many of the resources are available to download directly by clicking on their title or scanning the QR code, and most can be ordered in hard copy by contacting AWI or MLA.
MORE RESOURCES
In addition to the above guides, AWI Extension TAS has a comprehensive range of more than 80 guides, fact sheets, checklists, online content, and other resources that support you and your business.
Topics include feed budgeting & nutrition, lamb marking & pain relief, weaner management, condition scoring, worms, flies & lice, footrot, sheep handling equipment, shearing sheds & yards, managing pest animals, genetics, breeding & selection, succession planning, drought & dry conditions, pasture, water, farm business management, and more.
TIP: Use the Topics drop-down menu on our website to select 'Reproduction'
