Farms Advice Podcast

Get The Most From Your Ewe Lambs with Sally Martin

12 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the Farms Advice podcast, host Jack interviews Sally Martin about the Optimizing New Lamb Joining Outcomes project. They discuss the use of mate cell for ram breeding, the role of genomics in sheep breeding, and the busy times in the sheep industry. They also talk about an upcoming field day for the project and the questions that led to its creation. Sally explains the variables and measurements involved in the project, including teaser rams and ram health. They discuss the importance of timing and nutrition in joining ewe lambs and the benefits of using EID tags for improved management decisions.TakeawaysMate cell technology allows for accurate prediction of breeding outcomes before rams and ewes are joined.The Optimizing New Lamb Joining Outcomes project aims to provide a framework for decision-making in joining ewe lambs.Timing, nutrition, and ram health are crucial factors in successful joining of ewe lambs.EID tags can provide valuable information for individual animal management and decision-making.00:54 Using Mate Cell for Ram Breeding02:09 Genomics and Sheep Breeding03:01 Busy Times in the Sheep Industry03:20 Field Day and the Optimizing New Lamb Joining Outcomes Project04:06 Starting the Project and Addressing Producer Questions06:12 Variables and Measurements in the Project08:21 Following Ewe Lambs as Adults09:15 Joining Strategies and Timing10:09 Teaser Rams and Ram Health12:27 Considering Seasonality and Labor Opportunities14:13 Selecting Rams for Young Ewes16:42 Preparing Rams for Joining17:44 Joining Frequency and Timing20:04 Managing Feed and Nutrition for Optimal Joining22:59 Classing Ewe Lambs for Joining23:37 Using EID Tags to Improve Management Decisions26:31 Field Day Agenda and Demonstrations29:06 Key Performance Indicators and Project Goals30:29 Preparing for Mandatory EID Tagging35:00 Wrap-up and Advice for Joining Ewe LambsFollow to keep the conversation flowingFollow Jack on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cressy__/ and Twitter https://x.com/jcressw3 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@farmsadvice Follow Farms Advice - https://instagram.com/farmsadvice Join the Farmers Only Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/farmsadvice For more like this go to https://farmsadvice.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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Get The Most From Your Ewe Lambs with Sally Martin

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