Tupping triggers the start of the sheep year so the condition of the ewe is paramount at this time. Ewes not in the correct condition can ovulate fewer eggs, have erratic oestrus and can incur higher ...

Balancing autumn grass with ewe condition is the challenge facing all hill flockmasters in the run-up to tupping time. But for Gary Schofield, getting it right is one of the year’s most important ...

As rams contribute 50 per cent of the genetics to next year’s lamb crop, it is essential they come into the tupping period in tip-top condition. New rams should be bought at least eight weeks before ...

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