Reproduction
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Reproduction is key to a sustainable flock. There are many practical management tools and guidelines to implement best practice management and optimise reproduction rates. Effective management of joining, lambing and weaning will influence sheep wellbeing and productivity.
Resources
This 20-page booklet provides a summary of a wide range of industry tools available to woolgrowers to help achieve their breeding goals, along with the strengths of each approach and what is needed to incorporate these approaches into a commercial or ram breeding situation.
Tools
Woolgrower tools to support decision making.
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Feed budgeting is an essential part of managing any sheep operation, but the requirements of weaners are different to adult stock due to their high demand for protein for growth.
Use AWI’s Feed Budget Tables for Merino Weaners to first set your Target Weaning Weight and liveweight targets, then understand your weaners’ requirements based on the quality and quantity of feed you have available.
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Determining the standard reference weight (SRW) of your flock provides a useful comparison across a range of animals of varying liveweights and condition scores in order to make decisions about meeting their nutritional requirements for maintenance or growth.
AWI’s Standard Reference Weight Calculator allows you to calculate the SRW for your flock, allowing for more accurate feed budgeting and management decisions.
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AWI’s Weaner Management Checklist contains a check list of the key management practices and targets for a thriving weaner mob. The checklist allows you to enter key weights and dates for your operation to customise the information for your flock.