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Pipestone's Teaser Ram Effect
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An explanatory site of how the ram's presence affects the ewes, why this happens, and how to get the maximum results of your sheep breeding management program.
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Reproductive Management of the Ewe Flock and the Ram
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Reproduction in sheep is influenced by numerous factors. These include: genetic potential, nutritional status, environmental factors, daylength or photoperiod effects, health status and other factors. These factors are important in both the ram and the ewe.
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Sheep Management: Recommendations for Sheep Selection Programs
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Sheep producers can improve their flocks by selecting superior replacements from high producing ewes, and culling inferior, low producing females. Records of previous performance must be used. This fact sheet outlines a nationally recommended program.
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