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Sheep
Lamb
LOTSA LAMBS – Improving reproduction success
09 Jun 2023 09:00AM - 09 Jun 2023 12:00PM


Location: Wirrabara, SA
The third workshop for the Upper North Farming Systems group Lotsa Lambs Producer demonstration site project will focus on improving weaner management.
Topics to be covered include:
- Weaning process
- Weaner growth targets
- Weaner nutrition and maximising spring feed
- Successful breeders from weaners
- Managing heat stress in sheep
- The benefits of using vitamins and melatonin (Regulin) to improve the productivity of sheep during periods of heat
- Results from producers in the Upper North
- Strategies to optimise weaner health
- Preventing worms and other common challenges
Key speakers:
- Deb Scammel - Talking Livestock
- Colin Trengove - ProAg consulting
- Will Van Weterre - Adelaide University
Event flyer

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