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Improve flock efficiency

Improving flock efficiency was the subject of a recent National Sheep Association webinar, which was held as part of Sheep Health Week, with independent expert Lesley Stubbings advising on how to measure performance and set targets

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Improve flock efficiency

One measure of flock performance is lamb rearing percentage, and it is a good place to start when establishing a plan to improve flock efficiency, said Ms Stubbings. "Lamb rearing percentage is a figure...

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