Nov 3, 2021 · The “ram effect” is a very powerful way to encourage the ewes to start cycling regularly as they come into season (in the seasonal breeds; some breeds such as Dorset are able to breed all year round).

Sep 13, 2024 · Ensuring your rams and ewes are in peak condition through proper nutrition and management during the pre-lamb and tupping periods is vital. Here is your comprehensive guide to navigating this crucial time, ensuring a healthy, productive flock.

A tup is also known as a "ram", but in Scotland the word "tup" is used more commonly. Tupping time starts around mid to end of November on Scottish hill farms like Eastside. At this time we select which tups are put with which hefts (or groups) of ewes.

Feb 11, 2025 · From pre-tupping preparation to sheep marking and nutrition, each step plays a vital role in ensuring the health and productivity of your flock. This guide explores best practices to optimise sheep tupping and marking, focusing on ewe health and preparation.

Mar 16, 2025 · Tupping refers to the mating of ewes (female sheep) with rams (male sheep) to ensure successful reproduction. By understanding the intricacies of tupping and implementing proper techniques, farmers can enhance their flock’s genetic diversity and overall productivity.

Sep 17, 2014 · Next bunch of tups will be going out on the pedigree Charollais ewes & ewe lambs on October 5th (or thereabouts) to lamb from March 1st. Then rams will go in to the commercial ewes & ewe lambs on Nov 5th, to lamb from April 1st.

Pre-tupping ram examination includes the following 4 key areas: Teeth – poor dentition will reduce a ram’s desire to feed and thus reduce energy for reproduction. Toes – Lameness has a major effect on ram fertility, reducing sperm production and stopping mounting behaviour

Oct 19, 2022 · Combining the shortening of daylight hours with the intro of a ram in the field, the smell of him also triggers the girls into their cycle. So, to try to sync all the ewes to have their cycles closer together we use a Teaser Tup.

Oct 14, 2022 · One ram to 25-30 ewe lambs in mating groups; Keep off lush grazing for the first few weeks of tupping to help increase embryo survival; Ewe lambs need to be growing at 250g/day for 6...

Sep 24, 2021 · Making sure ewes are in the right condition pre-tupping will help to ensure target lambing percentages are achieved. Following challenged grass growth this spring and summer, ewe condition may be varied so here are our top tips which can be used to prepare ewes for tupping this autumn.