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• Naturally synchronises ewes to compact the lambing season
• The rams pheromones make ewes cycle
• No ewe-ram contact (sight or smell) for four weeks prior to implementing the ram effect
• Place an apron on the ram or avoid physical contact
• Follow the timeline presented in Table 1
• Prepare for 75% lambing in 14 days and 90% lambing in 21 days
• Additional ram power is required (1 ram per 25/30 ewes) when implementing the ram effect
• Additional labour required at lambing
Table 1. Time table for use of the ram effect
|
Day |
Action |
|
1 |
Introduce aproned rams |
|
3 |
Remove aproned rams |
|
14 |
Introduce fertile rams |
|
18 |
1st peak in matings |
|
23 |
2nd peak in matings |
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