SHEEP SPECIAL: Eight weeks to weaning period critical to lamb growth rates

The early weeks of life are the most important for lamb growth rates where feed conversion rate is at its highest.

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SHEEP SPECIAL: Eight weeks to weaning period critical to lamb growth rates

The early weeks of life are the most important for lamb growth rates where feed conversion rate is at its highest. For the first three weeks of life, lambs will be entirely dependent on their mothers...

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