Nutrition mid-pregnancy should not be overlooked
It is important to maintain body condition in this key period as it pays dividends in terms of scanning rate and subsequent lamb performance.
Lakeside Lleyn’s have achieved a 204% scanning rate thanks to Crystalyx Extra High Energy
Mid-pregnancy (months two and three) is when the embryo is implanted and the placenta develops. Optimal placental development will boost foetal growth and lamb birthweight.
Mid pregnancy feeding should aim to keep ewes in top condition, excessive loss of condition while pregnant will jeopardise placental development and reduce body reserves available for milk production. Trials conducted at Newcastle University found that ewes with access to Crystalyx Extra High Energy maintained better condition than ewes on grass alone, and their lambs subsequently had a 5% higher growth rate.
Maintain Body Condition with Crystalyx Extra High Energy, proven to help:
- Improve scanning rate
- Maintain body condition; maximising lamb vitality and health
- Optimise lamb birth weight to produce healthy vigorous lambs
- Enhance ewe milk production for improved lamb daily weight gain
- Research proven
- Fully weatherproof
- Lasts up to 3x longer than some other blocks
Extreme weather resulting in poor or no access to grazed grass can have unseen effects on lamb development. Access to some forage – fresh or conserved is essential at all times during this period.
Crystalyx Extra High Energy is a feed tub that can be used all year round to provide supplementation for ewes, rams and lambs. High in protein, energy and with a full complement of minerals, trace elements and vitamins, Extra High Energy and forage can be all you need to operate a highly effective and profitable sheep rearing system.
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