Based on your quiz results, we recommend a
Maximum Shape Sire
ASBV’s:
- Increased PEMD to maximise return on a smaller frame.
- Choose sires with positive pFAT to compensate the lean merino.
- Watch BWT to suit small framed ewes.
Management:
- Carefully manage condition of ewes prior to lambing to avoid lambing difficulties.
- Consider water quality and accessibility in young lambs during summer.
- Consider introducing lambs to grain whilst on mum.
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We have 90+ rams in our 2023 drop that fits your criteria!
Your target
- Priorities muscle depth and carcase shape over frame size.
- Easy lambing.
- Positive fat score, highly beneficial for young lambs on hard feed.
You need a sire with
- Choose moderate frame size, prioritise muscle depth for maximum return instead. PEMD >+2.0 (The higher, the better)
- Watch birthweight to minimise lambing difficulties. Choose a ram with BWT <0.3
- Positive fat to compensate for lean merino genetics and increase the lambs do-ability on hard, dry feed.
PFAT > +0.0
Consider this
- Carefully manage the pregnant ewes condition in the last trimester. Lush spring feed with increasing protein can cause big lambs at birth. Considering splitting singles/twins and keep singles on lesser pastures to avoid lambs growing to big.
- If the lambs are to be fed grain from feeders/trail fed during summer. Consider introducing them to grain whilst on the mum. It will save you valuable growing time and can avoid stress and minimse set backs post weaning.
- Choose the best water quality and accesibility for young lambs. Troughs need to be cleaned regularly and make sure there is enough space for all lambs. Older/larger lambs sometimes camp at the trough during hot weather making water unaccesable to younger/smaller lambs. Consider reduced mob sizes or adding drinking spots.
