Live weights at typical ages for ewe lambs
Solution name: Live weights at typical ages for ewe lambs Aim: to ensure ewe lamb fertility at first mating. To sort replacement ewe lambs from live weight references at standard age.Description: Selection of replacement ewe lambs takes place during these three...
Udder evaluation grid for meat sheep
Solution name: Udder evaluation grid for meat sheep Aim: To select ewes on their ability to feed their lambs properly (good quantity/quality milk and easy access for the lamb to the udder). To cull ewes with dysfunctional udders. To identify and predict which ewes are...
Rationing ewe lambs for better udder development
Solution name: Rationing ewe lambs for better udder development Aim: to adapt feed intake to the different growth stages of animal tissues, especially the udder, to encourage growth of secretory tissue and ensure the future productive capacity of ewes.Description:...
Mixed grazing for cattle & sheep to limit parasite infestation
Solution name: Mixed grazing for cattle & sheep as a solution to limit parasite infestation Aim: To limit parasit infestation Proper pasture management can reduce the risk of parasites and the number of parasite treatments required during a production cycle. As...
Performing a coprological examination after an antiparasitic treatment
Solution name:Performing a coprological examination after an antiparasitic treatment Aim:to detect gastrointestinal strongyles resistant to pest control treatments on farmsAs resistance (and multiple resistance) of gastrointestinal strongyles to treatments continues...
Key references for the conservation of fermented forages
Solution name: Key references for the conservation of fermented forages Aim: to produce and store quality fodders (grass and maize) through fermentation.Description: This solution identifies key points to know for producing quality silage and haylage: - Silage quality...
“Feeding the ewe” – feed planning
Solution name: “Feeding the ewe” - feed planning Aim: Identify nutritional requirements of the ewe throughout her production cycleDescription: This solution presents a series of resources available in the UK which set out the ewe nutritional requirements, simplifying...
Lamb growth protocol for performance target
Solution name: Lamb growth protocol for performance target Aim: To determine the lamb performance targets from birth to weaning in order to obtain better results for farmers during growth period Description: Birth to weaning is an important period in sheep production...
The FAMACHA score assessment
Solution name: The FAMACHA score assessment Aim: Anthelmintic use is a big issue in sheep production and there is a need to decrease the costs used for it. With this solution we aim to treat animals towards more efficient parasite control with reduced antibiotic and...
Grazing – what is achievable and how?
Solution name: Grazing - what is achievable and how? Aim:To improve ewe and lamb performance from grazed grassDescription: Effective grassland management involves matching grass supply and feed value with animal requirements As the grazing season progresses grass...
Sward measurement
Solution name: Sward measurement Aim: Show different ways to measure swards and management toolsDescription: Grazed pasture is the cheapest feed for sheep production systems It is important to maximise the production and maintain the supply of high quality grazing...
Nematodiris Control
Solution name: Nematodirus control - forecast and anthelmintic use Aim: To outline the effect of Nematodirus and why to treat with white drenches (benzimidazole)Description: Nematodirus battus is a parasite which typically affects lambs aged from 6 to 12 weeks but can...
When and how to provide minerals?
Solution name: When and how to provide minerals? Aim: To cover the animals’ needs in minerals and vitamins whilst avoiding excesses. To provide a mineral supplementation plan for grazing ewesDescription: When ewes are grazing, mineral and vitamin treatments at...
SCOPs information including the nematodirus forecast
Solution name: SCOPs information- including the nematodirus forecast Aim: To provide solutions for early detection and treatment of nematodirus Description: SCOPs (Sustainable Control of Parasites) webpage contains a range of tools and information associated with the...
Vaccinating against Clostridia and Pasteurella
Solution name: Vaccinating against Clostridia and Pasteurella Aim: To present the benefits of vaccination against Clostridia and PasteurellaDescription: Clostridia and Pasteurella are two families of bacteria that can cause major problems to sheep flocks Pulpy kidney,...
Better control of contagious ecthyma/orf
Solution name: Better control of contagious ecthyma/orf Aim: Implement a vaccination plan and culling (the) chronic carriers to control contagious ecthyma/orfDescription:Combining several measures to ensure the efficiency of a strategy How to implement it:...
Guidelines on milk/grass transition
Solution name: Guidelines on milk/grass transition Aim: Planning and management of lamb feeding regime to ensure adequate transition between milk and grass, so that they continue to achieve target live weight gains after weaning. Description: These guidelines provide...
Scottish Animal Health Planning System
Solution name: Scottish Animal Health Planning System Aim: Provision of a flock health planning system that allows targets to be set and performance to be reviewed annually and compared to previous years.Description: An online web based health planning system that can...
How to Recognise Lameness
Solution name: Booklet on how to recognise lameness Aim: To provide solutions for different causes of lameness in small ruminants (Diagnosing and treating different causes of lameness)Description: The Quality Meat Scotland booklet is in a handy format and can be kept...
Sward stick and Platemeter
Solution name: Sward stick and Platemeter Aim: To help in quantifying grass in the field (how to measure grass?)Description: The sward stick and board A ruler and compression board to measure grass heights, the ruler contains a conversion table from cm to kg/dry...
Well ventilated sheepsheds
Solution name: Well ventilated sheepsheds Aim: The atmosphere in the building depends on the ventilation system. This factor has an impact on flock performance and health problems.Description: The ventilation system of the sheep shed is linked to three factors: -...
HerbValo – Assessing the amount of grass used on the pasture
Solution name: HerbValo Aim: to manage the grassland’s production and use during the season or a certain period. Description: HerbValo is a tool that estimates the quantity of valorised grass on the pasture. Herbvalo enables the user to determine which practices...
Report on the main end-users needs and issues for health and nutrition management of the flock
What are the main needs and issues for sheep farmers EuroSheep has to adress?EuroSheep first step was to identify the common challenges and needs for europeaan and turkish farmers, regarding health and nutrition management of sheep flock. For that, an online survey...
Lamb vigour
Lamb Vigour Why is lamb vigour important? Rapid sucking of sufficient colostrum is vital for lamb survival: this provides nutrients to prevent starvation and hypothermia, immunoglobulins for disease prevention and plays a key role in ewe-lamb bonding Although ewes...
