Check out this clip below to see how breeders have developed Continental breeds to create animals who are suitable for best beef production.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Please watch the following 5min clips on Beef production using Hereford and Aberdeen Angus breeds
Hi folks. Please see the following notes and pictures to aid your revision on yesterday's farm visit. An initial draft on the farm visit has to be submitted for this Friday (17th Jan).
Scanning
Scanning can be used to establish whether or not a ewe is pregnant and if so the number of lambs she is carrying. It gives an image of the ewe's womb using ultrasound.
Timing
Scanning ewes between 80 to 90 days after mating will produce a very high degree of accuracy in determining whether a ewe is barren or carrying one, two or three lambs.
Management Knowing precisely the pregnancy status of ewes allow the following management decisions to be taken: Accurate feed determination of pregnant ewes according to the number of lambs each is carrying Fattening and/or sale of non pregnant ewes Assessment of housing requirements
Improved lambing management
The scanning process is quick and from an animal's point of view, stress free
Scanning can be used to establish whether or not a ewe is pregnant and if so the number of lambs she is carrying. It gives an image of the ewe's womb using ultrasound.
Timing
Scanning ewes between 80 to 90 days after mating will produce a very high degree of accuracy in determining whether a ewe is barren or carrying one, two or three lambs.
Management Knowing precisely the pregnancy status of ewes allow the following management decisions to be taken: Accurate feed determination of pregnant ewes according to the number of lambs each is carrying Fattening and/or sale of non pregnant ewes Assessment of housing requirements
Improved lambing management
The scanning process is quick and from an animal's point of view, stress free
Hi folks. Please attempt the following quizlet on sheep production. Attempt in the Learn Mode first before progressing to the Flashcards or Space Race Study modes. At the end you should be able to complete the Test feature as this will be beneficial to you in end of year exams.
Best of luck
Mr. Gilmartin
Please watch the following clip to get an insight into sheep farming in Ireland.
Enjoy
Mr Gilmartin.