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.
Takeaways
00:54 Using Mate Cell for Ram Breeding
02:09 Genomics and Sheep Breeding
03:01 Busy Times in the Sheep Industry
03:20 Field Day and the Optimizing New Lamb Joining Outcomes Project
04:06 Starting the Project and Addressing Producer Questions
06:12 Variables and Measurements in the Project
08:21 Following Ewe Lambs as Adults
09:15 Joining Strategies and Timing
10:09 Teaser Rams and Ram Health
12:27 Considering Seasonality and Labor Opportunities
14:13 Selecting Rams for Young Ewes
16:42 Preparing Rams for Joining
17:44 Joining Frequency and Timing
20:04 Managing Feed and Nutrition for Optimal Joining
22:59 Classing Ewe Lambs for Joining
23:37 Using EID Tags to Improve Management Decisions
26:31 Field Day Agenda and Demonstrations
29:06 Key Performance Indicators and Project Goals
30:29 Preparing for Mandatory EID Tagging
35:00 Wrap-up and Advice for Joining Ewe Lambs
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