Aug 16, 2012
Shepherding Skills Workshop
Preparing Ewes for Breeding Workshop
Saturday, September 1, 2012
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oak Hill Ranch
9970 Mt Vernon Rd
Auburn, CA 95603
To register go here:
http://ucanr.org/sites/Roger_Livestock/Workshops/Preparing_Ewes_for_Breeding/
Cost: Free
Sponsored:
Flying Mule Farm
USDA Risk Management Agency
UC Cooperative Extension
Topics covered:
- Overview of Three-Tier Breeding System
- Culling Policies
- EZ Care Scoring System
- Productivity
- Feet
- Wool
- Teeth and Udders
- Flushing
- Body Condition Scoring
- Ewe Nutrition
- Ram Management and Ram Effect
- Pre-breeding Nutrition
- Ram Housing
- Ram Effect
- Ram-to-Ewe Ratio