Ruth has recently written an article for the NSA Sheep Farmer Magazine.
The measure of success for winter feeding is healthy ewes at the right condition score to give birth to healthy lambs, without having compromised the supply of grass post lambing. Whatever system is used, the ewes' requirments for engergy, protein and major and trace minerals must be met. These requirements vary with stage of preganancy, number of lambs and size of ewe.
When feeding sheep, it is crucial...