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GENERAL : UREA WARNING (only where an Vinegar is an effectiv water. Dose half a bo bottle = 750 ml). Protect this farm feed solution could be poi This feed contains a N Do not feed this farm Consult an animal sc Good quality roughag When replacing a NP feed an adaptation p SHEEP nd if appropriate/applicable) ve remedy against NPN poisoning. Mix with ottle per calf or large sheep or 2 - 4 bottles d against rain. NPN is soluble and animals isoned. NPN source - feed strictly according to feed m feed indiscriminately with other NPN con cientist. ge and/or grazing should always be availab PN-free feed with a NPN consisting feed, it i period of 4 - 6 days, in which the feed is mix h an equal amount of per head of cattle (1 s drinking such a d recommendation. ntaining farm feeds. ble. is recommended to xed 50/50.

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GENERAL: UREA WARNING (only where and if

• Vinegar is an effective remedy against NPN poisoning. Mix with an equal amount of

water. Dose half a bottle per calf bottle = 750 ml).

• Protect this farm feed against rain. NPN is soluble and animals drinking such a solution could be poisoned.

• This feed contains a NPN source Do not feed this farm feed indiscriminately with other NPN containing farm feeds. Consult an animal scientist.

• Good quality roughage and/or grazing should always be available.• When replacing a NPN

feed an adaptation period of 4

SHEEP

and if appropriate/applicable)

Vinegar is an effective remedy against NPN poisoning. Mix with an equal amount of water. Dose half a bottle per calf or large sheep or 2 - 4 bottles per head of cattle (1

Protect this farm feed against rain. NPN is soluble and animals drinking such a solution could be poisoned. This feed contains a NPN source - feed strictly according to feed recommendDo not feed this farm feed indiscriminately with other NPN containing farm feeds. Consult an animal scientist. Good quality roughage and/or grazing should always be available.When replacing a NPN-free feed with a NPN consisting feed, it is recommfeed an adaptation period of 4 - 6 days, in which the feed is mixed 50/50.

Vinegar is an effective remedy against NPN poisoning. Mix with an equal amount of 4 bottles per head of cattle (1

Protect this farm feed against rain. NPN is soluble and animals drinking such a

feed strictly according to feed recommendation. Do not feed this farm feed indiscriminately with other NPN containing farm feeds.

Good quality roughage and/or grazing should always be available. free feed with a NPN consisting feed, it is recommended to

6 days, in which the feed is mixed 50/50.

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GUIDELINES:

FEEDLOT (SHEEP): The following actions are of critical importance to take into consideration when feeding animals in a feedlot:- a) treatment of parasites, internally and externally b) vaccinating against pulpy kidney

veterinarian). c) when growth stimulants are used Adaptation (10 - 14 days): Sheep eat 3,5 - 4,2% of their body weightgrain(s), is a very important aspect of the results achieving in a feedlot. Start with Grower at 400 grams per lamb per dayafternoons. Increase the portion with 100 grams per lamb per day until lambs/sheep are eating ad lib (ad libitum – at pleasure)

available ad lib for the first 14 da Manger space: 20cm per animal during an adaptation phase10cm per animal after adaptation phase Floor space: 1,5 - 2,5m² per animal Drinking water: Clean water mangers twice dailyLambs drink 4 - 6 litre water per da LAMBS – CREEPING FEED: ADVANTAGES OF USE CREEPING FEED

- Promotes rumen development- Lambs will grow faster - Lambs will wean easier without weaning shock- Lambs will weigh heavier at weaning time and adapt more easily to- A must in the early weaning system-

Troughs - for creeping feeds - must preferably have the facility to be covered so that it could not get wet when raining. Openings of these troughs must be 18cm for merino sheep especially, and for mutton thoroughbreds

The following actions are of critical importance to take into consideration when feeding

internally and externally,

pulpy kidney and other respiratory illnesses (contact your

when growth stimulants are used.

4,2% of their body weight. Adaptation of animals, which grazes on a diet of grain(s), is a very important aspect of the results achieving in a feedlot. Start with

b per day – ½ thereof in the mornings and the other ½ in the portion with 100 grams per lamb per day until lambs/sheep are at pleasure). Lucerne, or any other high quality roughage, must be

14 days.

20cm per animal during an adaptation phase animal after adaptation phase

Clean water mangers twice daily. e water per day.

EPING FEED:- Promotes rumen development

Lambs will wean easier without weaning shock

eigh heavier at weaning time and adapt more easily toA must in the early weaning system

must preferably have the facility to be covered so that it could not get wet when raining. Openings of these troughs must be 18cm for merino sheep especially, and for mutton thoroughbreds 20 - 22cm.

The following actions are of critical importance to take into consideration when feeding

and other respiratory illnesses (contact your

daptation of animals, which grazes on a diet of grain(s), is a very important aspect of the results achieving in a feedlot. Start with Sheep

½ thereof in the mornings and the other ½ in the portion with 100 grams per lamb per day until lambs/sheep are

e, or any other high quality roughage, must be

eigh heavier at weaning time and adapt more easily to/in feedlot

must preferably have the facility to be covered so that it could not get wet when raining. Openings of these troughs must be 18cm for merino sheep

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LAMB CREEPING MEAL/CRUM Composition:

NUTRITION

Protein Moisture Fat Fibre Calcium Phosphate

Recommendation: Supply creeping feed in troughs/trays to lambs(especially to multiples). No adaptation is needed when feeding starts on the aforesaid ageProvide free access to lamb creeping feed and make sure that troughs/trays are always full (of feed). Benefits: An urea free product with high quality bypassmuscle growth in young lambs. Usage: Supply to lambs until the age of SHEEP GROWER MEAL/PELLETS Composition:

NUTRITION

Protein Protein from NPN Energy Moisture Fat Fibre Calcium Phosphate

B CREEPING MEAL/CRUMBS:

SPECIFICATIONS UNIT

180 g/kg 120 g/kg

25/70 g/kg 150 g/kg 10 g/kg 4,0 g/kg

Supply creeping feed in troughs/trays to lambs from 5 days after lambing season commences No adaptation is needed when feeding starts on the aforesaid age

Provide free access to lamb creeping feed and make sure that troughs/trays are always full (of

urea free product with high quality bypass-protein and lucerne, which will promote muscle growth in young lambs.

Supply to lambs until the age of ±50 days and then switch over to TW Sheep Grower

PELLETS {also known as RAM, LAMB & EWE MEAL/PELLETS}

SPECIFICATIONS UNIT

150 g/kg 9,6 %

11,4 MJ/kg 120 g/kg 43,2 g/kg 55,4 g/kg 8,1 g/kg 3,8 g/kg

MIN/MAX

Min Min

Min/Max Max Max Min

ys after lambing season commences No adaptation is needed when feeding starts on the aforesaid age.

Provide free access to lamb creeping feed and make sure that troughs/trays are always full (of

protein and lucerne, which will promote

Sheep Grower.

[V21256]:

MIN/MAX

Min Max Min Min Min Max Max Min

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Benefits: With the high percentage of quality bypass of protein in this product, which is derived from a wide range of natural protein, it makes it one of the most versatile and effective products available. Recommendation:- Use as/for

• A creeping feed from the age of 50 days until after weaned• An adaptation ration but can be used for lambs light in weight

system. • Feedlot ration for mutton breeds which has the inclination to become too fat.• For the outgrow of stud rams for auctions and exhibitions/shows.• Sufficient good quality roughage must be readily available at all times.• Provide free access to feed

SHEEP FINISHER {also known as RAM, LAMB & EWE finisher

Composition:

NUTRITION

Protein Protein from NPN Energy Moisture Fat Fibre Calcium Phosphate

Benefits: It is a very tasty product and the good balance between natural protein and energy levels, within this product, ensure high growth, optimal slaughter percentage and very good carcass qualities. Recommendations: Sheep finisher is a ration for feedlot pugrown animals ready to be slaughtered.

• During the first 2 weeks additional roughage must be given to adapt animals. • Animals must be fully adapted on/with

an ad lib basis (see adaptation information under feedlots on page 2

• Adaptation of animals is utterly important.

quality bypass of protein in this product, which is derived from a wide range of natural protein, it makes it one of the most versatile and effective products

Use as/for -

A creeping feed from the age of 50 days until after weaned. An adaptation ration but can be used for lambs light in weight -

Feedlot ration for mutton breeds which has the inclination to become too fat.of stud rams for auctions and exhibitions/shows.

Sufficient good quality roughage must be readily available at all times.free access to feed.

also known as RAM, LAMB & EWE finisher} [V16691]:

SPECIFICATIONS UNIT

130 g/kg 11,7 % 11,4 MJ/kg 120 g/kg

25/70 g/kg 150 g/kg 15 g/kg 3 g/kg

It is a very tasty product and the good balance between natural protein and energy levels, within this product, ensure high growth, optimal slaughter percentage and very good carcass

is a ration for feedlot purposes, which is used to finish off lambs and fully grown animals ready to be slaughtered.

During the first 2 weeks additional roughage must be given to adapt animals. Animals must be fully adapted on/with TW Sheep finisher and then afterwards on

adaptation information under feedlots on page 2). Adaptation of animals is utterly important.

quality bypass of protein in this product, which is derived from a wide range of natural protein, it makes it one of the most versatile and effective products

- <32kg - in a feedlot

Feedlot ration for mutton breeds which has the inclination to become too fat. of stud rams for auctions and exhibitions/shows.

Sufficient good quality roughage must be readily available at all times.

MIN/MAX

Min Max Min Min

Min/Max Max Max Min

It is a very tasty product and the good balance between natural protein and energy levels, within this product, ensure high growth, optimal slaughter percentage and very good carcass

rposes, which is used to finish off lambs and fully

During the first 2 weeks additional roughage must be given to adapt animals. and then afterwards on

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• Apply proper feed manger management and monitor intake to immediately observe possible diseases.

SHEEP GROWER HPC {also known as

Composition:

NUTRITION

Protein Protein from NPN Energy Moisture Fat Fibre Calcium Phosphate

Benefits: This product is very tasty and contains high quality natural protein and very low NPN Mixtures:

TW Sheep Grower HPC Molasses meal Lucerne Maize

Composition:

NUTRITION

Protein Protein from NPN Energy Moisture Fat Fibre Calcium Phosphate

Recommendation: 1. Mix this concentrate product well together with other prescribed raw materials.2. A ration for adaptation in feedlots, as well as for the outgrow

auctions and/or shows/exhibitions (lucerne, or other high quality roughage, must be available, ad lib).

proper feed manger management and monitor intake to immediately observe possible diseases.

also known as RAM, LAMB & EWE GROWER HPC} [V22965]:

SPECIFICATIONS UNIT

340 g/kg 26,53 %

9 MJ/kg 120 g/kg

25/75 g/kg 120 g/kg 40 g/kg 7 g/kg

This product is very tasty and contains high quality natural protein and very low NPN

(1) (2) (3)

250kg 250kg 350kg 80kg 80kg 80kg

150kg 80kg 120kg 520kg 590kg 450kg

(1) (2) (3) UNIT

150 145 175 g/kg12,6 13 15,1 %

10,75 11 10,5 MJ/kg120 120 120 g/kg33 33 32 g/kg75 60 70 g/kg

12,7 11,8 16 g/kg3,5 3,6 4 g/kg

Mix this concentrate product well together with other prescribed raw materials.A ration for adaptation in feedlots, as well as for the outgrow of stud animals for auctions and/or shows/exhibitions (lucerne, or other high quality roughage, must be

proper feed manger management and monitor intake to immediately

MIN/MAX

Min Max Min Min

Min/Max Max Max Min

This product is very tasty and contains high quality natural protein and very low NPN-protein.

UNIT MIN/MAX

g/kg Min % Max

MJ/kg Min g/kg Min g/kg Min g/kg Max g/kg Max g/kg Min

Mix this concentrate product well together with other prescribed raw materials. of stud animals for

auctions and/or shows/exhibitions (lucerne, or other high quality roughage, must be

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3. It is a ration for feedlots after adaptation and for mutton breeds which have the inclination to become too fat.

4. Creeping feed ration for self mixing. [ suitable in the initial stages as SHEEP FINISHER HPC {also known as

Composition:

NUTRITION

Protein Protein from NPN Moisture Fat Fibre Calcium Phosphate Benefits: The palatability of this product ensure high intake and, furthermore, uniform mixing thereof also ensure a constant intake of well mixed feed. Excellent growth, high slaughter percentage and good carcass qualities are achieved by using this product. Mixtures:

Composition:

NUTRITION

Protein Protein from NPN Energy Moisture Fat Fibre Calcium Phosphate

Recommendations:

1. Adaptation ration for animals in

TW Sheep finisher HPC Molasses meal Lucerne Maize Grass

It is a ration for feedlots after adaptation and for mutton breeds which have the inclination to become too fat.

eed ration for self mixing. [Telwiedrè Lamb Creep is more suitable in the initial stages as the above-mentioned mixture.]

also known as RAM, LAMB & EWE finisher HPC} [V22966]:

SPECIFICATIONS UNIT

300 g/kg 39,6 % 120 g/kg

25 / 75 g/kg 120 g/kg 40 g/kg 7 g/kg

The palatability of this product ensure high intake and, furthermore, uniform mixing thereof also ensure a constant intake of well mixed feed.

igh slaughter percentage and good carcass qualities are achieved by using

(1) (2) (3) UNIT

140 135 110 g/kg22 22,8 22 %

10,7 11 10,5 MJ/kg120 120 120 g/kg30 33 33 g/kg80 65 72 g/kg10 9,4 6,9 g/kg3,5 3,5 3,2 g/kg

Adaptation ration for animals in feedlots.

(1) (2) (3)

250kg 250kg 200kg80kg 80kg 80kg

150kg 80kg - 520kg 590kg 640kg- - 80kg

It is a ration for feedlots after adaptation and for mutton breeds which have the

is more

MIN/MAX

Min Max Min

Min/Max Max Max Min

The palatability of this product ensure high intake and, furthermore, uniform mixing thereof

igh slaughter percentage and good carcass qualities are achieved by using

UNIT MIN/MAX

g/kg Min % Max

MJ/kg Min g/kg Min g/kg Min g/kg Max g/kg Max g/kg Min

200kg 80kg

640kg 80kg

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2. Finisher ration for lambs in feedlots3. Finisher ration for full-grown animals in feedlots

LAMB SHED CRUMBS [V23927] Ewes with twins: Ewes must be adapted by making use of consumption of nutritional stuffs within these crumbsewes will produce efficient milk and that they will receive strong, healthy lambs from 4 when born. This young lambs will have a much better chance to survive and the wean weightwill also be heavier. When the feeding with TW LamAdapt as follows:- 4 weeks prior to casting the young3 weeks prior to casting the young2 weeks prior to casting the young 1 week prior to casting the young After lambing, ewes with twins must be fedweaned. Licks must be given for the other part of the 8 month cycle, i.300 grams per day. Lamb must have access to TW Creeping pelletslambing has taken place, on day weaned. Ewes with single lambs: Adapt as follows:- 2 weeks prior to casting lambs 1 week prior to casting lambs –3 days in lambing sheds – 2kg per ewe per day If sufficient food for ewes with single lambs lacks is not available, crumbs per day may be fed. For the other 4½ months of the 8 month cycle, lick must be given at ±300 grams per ewe per day.

NUTRITION

Crude Protein Bypass Protein Energy Fat Fibre Calcium Phosphate

Finisher ration for lambs in feedlots. grown animals in feedlots.

LAMB SHED CRUMBS [V23927]:

Ewes must be adapted by making use of TW Lamb Shed Crumbs for optimal utilization and onal stuffs within these crumbs. The adaptation has the effect that

ewes will produce efficient milk and that they will receive strong, healthy lambs from 4 when born. This young lambs will have a much better chance to survive and the wean weight

TW Lamb Shed Crumbs commences, all lick additives

eks prior to casting the young – 500 grams per day eks prior to casting the young – 750 grams per day

casting the young – 1 kg per day prior to casting the young – 1,25 kg per day

After lambing, ewes with twins must be fed 2,5 kg per ewe per day for 75 days until lambs are

Licks must be given for the other part of the 8 month cycle, i.e. 4½ months, at an average of

TW Creeping pellets before they are leaving the sheds, where lambing has taken place, on day 3 – 5. A lamb utilizes ±25 kg creeping pellets up until

– 500grams per day – 750grams per day

2kg per ewe per day

If sufficient food for ewes with single lambs lacks is not available, 1 kg TW

For the other 4½ months of the 8 month cycle, lick must be given at ±300 grams per ewe per

SPECIFICATIONS UNIT

185 g/kg 55,7 % 10 MJ/kg 35 g/kg

110 g/kg 12 g/kg 4,2 g/kg

for optimal utilization and The adaptation has the effect that

ewes will produce efficient milk and that they will receive strong, healthy lambs from 4 – 5 kg, when born. This young lambs will have a much better chance to survive and the wean weight

all lick additives must stop.

ewe per day for 75 days until lambs are

e. 4½ months, at an average of

before they are leaving the sheds, where creeping pellets up until

TW Lamb shed

For the other 4½ months of the 8 month cycle, lick must be given at ±300 grams per ewe per

MIN/MAX

Min Max

Min/Max

Max Max Min

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EWE LICK HPC [V22967]: Mixtures with TW Ewe lick HPC

Maize

Molasses meal

Salt

Ewe lick HPC

Energy (MJ/kg)

Protein (%)

Protein from NPN (%)

Calcium (g/kg)

Phosphate (g/kg)

Intake (g/kg)

MIXTURE 1: Use as a lick for animals grazing on Karooveld, as well as on the Highveld with its natural pastures in summer. MIXTURE 2: Use in the same conditions as mention in mixture 1 above. Recommendation is to use mixture for ewes with multiple lambs MIXTURE 3: Use as a lick whilst grazing on oats, red grass, soya bean residues and other planted pastures. MIXTURE 4: Same as in 3 above but high intake is achieved which is ideal for ewes with multiple lamb MIXTURE 5: Use as a support/sustenance lick for animals on dry winter pastures and crop residues MIXTURE 6: For the finishing off of lambs on green planted pastures

TW Ewe lick HPC:-

1 2 3 4

420 470 520 570

80 80 80 80

200 150 200 150

300 300 200 200

1000 1000 1000 1000

8.47 9.10 8.91 9.53

18.47 18.84 14.22 14.59

46.5 45.8 40.4 39.3

13.88 13.89 9.49 9.50

3.54 3.67 3.03 3.17

200-300

300-500

200-300

300-500

Use as a lick for animals grazing on Karooveld, as well as on the Highveld with its natural

Use in the same conditions as mention in mixture 1 above. Recommendation is to use mixture for ewes with multiple lambs.

Use as a lick whilst grazing on oats, red grass, soya bean residues and other planted pastures.

Same as in 3 above but high intake is achieved which is ideal for ewes with multiple lamb

Use as a support/sustenance lick for animals on dry winter pastures and crop residues

For the finishing off of lambs on green planted pastures.

5 6 7

220 620 420

80 80 80

250 150 150

450 150 350

1000 1000 1000

7.20 9.75 8.90

24.47 12.47 21.00

52.9 34.7 47.8

20.46 7.30 16.00

4.16 2.92 3.93

100-200

400-600

150-300

Use as a lick for animals grazing on Karooveld, as well as on the Highveld with its natural

Use in the same conditions as mention in mixture 1 above. Recommendation is to use this

Use as a lick whilst grazing on oats, red grass, soya bean residues and other planted pastures.

Same as in 3 above but high intake is achieved which is ideal for ewes with multiple lambs.

Use as a support/sustenance lick for animals on dry winter pastures and crop residues.

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MIXTURE 7: Use in winter for animals on dry grass veldas a stimulating feed, as well as for the finishing off of young ewes and rams. TW LAND LICK: With grazing maize [“weimielies

NUTRITION

Energy (ME) Crude protein Calcium Phosphate

Benefits:-

• Already mixed • Contain “buffers/bumpers” to prevent acidosis• Flow easily through self-

FULL FEEDS FOR EWES:

Maize Molasses meal Lucerne Ewe lick HPC Sheep grower HPC

Protein (%) Energy (MJ/kg)Calcium (g/kg)Phosphate (g/kg)Fibre (g/kg)

Full feed which can be given to ewes in lamb sheds, as well as for ewes with multiple lambs, which need additional supplements. Use in the same way as the recommendations with Lamb shed crumbs.

Use in winter for animals on dry grass veld, or grazing on crop residues, as a lactating lick, or as a stimulating feed, as well as for the finishing off of young ewes and rams.

weimielies”]:-

NUTRITION 6.29 MJ/kg

303.37 g/kg34.97 g/kg

4.61 g/kg

Contain “buffers/bumpers” to prevent acidosis -feeders

(1) (2)

400 80

400 125

Sheep grower HPC -

1005 1000

15.89 15.42(MJ/kg) 9.95 10.06

ium (g/kg) 11.70 12.86(g/kg) 2.99

127.29 116.34

Full feed which can be given to ewes in lamb sheds, as well as for ewes with multiple lambs, which need additional supplements. Use in the same way as the recommendations with

, or grazing on crop residues, as a lactating lick, or as a stimulating feed, as well as for the finishing off of young ewes and rams.

6.29 MJ/kg 303.37 g/kg

34.97 g/kg 4.61 g/kg

420 80

350 -

150

1000

15.42 10.06 12.86

2.84 116.34

Full feed which can be given to ewes in lamb sheds, as well as for ewes with multiple lambs, which need additional supplements. Use in the same way as the recommendations with TW

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NUTRITION IN AN INTENSIVE LAMBING SYSTEM RAMS: To be able to have a highly fertile herd, highly fertile rams must be bought/used which can breed or raise more fertile female offspring. A ram contributes 75% of the genetic improvement in a herd. ScrotumRams with bigger testis/testicles breed ewes with bigger ovaries which will ovulaand secrete more egg-cells/ovicells. The more times a ram covers achance will be for multiple births. Breeding rams must receive the right nutrition 2 months prior to mating time because it takes 63 days for a sperm cell to develop. Feed rams GROWER PELLETS 2kg per ram per day together with good qustarting 2 months before the mating season commences. The rams must and let them undergo fertility tests. EWES: MATING TIME (0 – 50 DAYS):- The condition of ewes will have a herd, throughout the year. Multiple births are highly dependent on the condition of the ewes during mating time because it is one of the main factors which determine the ovulation rate. EARLY AND MID PREGNANCY (50 –

The following features are positively influenced if ewes receive good nutrition during early and mid pregnancy, because that is the time when the placenta develops:

- birth weight - life time wool production- thickness of filaments/fibrous- growth of lambs up until 12 - life time re production - milk production of ewes

LATE PREGNANCY (100 – 150 DAYS)

72% of the growth and development of a lamb are taking place during this period. Primary wool follicle development also take place during this pcolostrums and the amount of milk produces during lactation. Twin lambs must gain at least 15kg during this phase. Ewes, which lamb within a condition point of between/from 3 to 3,5 have got minimum lamb mortalities. and milk fever. LAMBING: More or less 70% of all lamb mortalities take place during the first 48 hours after birth. The optimum birth weight for lambs must be/is between 4,5 and 6kg. Lambs must gcolostrums and as quick as possible after birth.

NUTRITION IN AN INTENSIVE LAMBING SYSTEM

To be able to have a highly fertile herd, highly fertile rams must be bought/used which can breed or raise more fertile female offspring. A ram contributes 75% of the genetic improvement in a herd. Scrotum circumference must be at least 35cm prior to mating time. Rams with bigger testis/testicles breed ewes with bigger ovaries which will ovula

cells/ovicells. The more times a ram covers a ewe the greater the for multiple births.

Breeding rams must receive the right nutrition 2 months prior to mating time because it takes 63 days for a sperm cell to develop. Feed rams TELWIEDRè SHEEP (RAM, LAMB AND EWE)

2kg per ram per day together with good quality roughage, like lucerne, starting 2 months before the mating season commences. The rams must exercise

and let them undergo fertility tests.

The condition of ewes will have a huge influence on lambing percentage of all ewes in the herd, throughout the year. Multiple births are highly dependent on the condition of the ewes during mating time because it is one of the main factors which determine the ovulation rate.

– 100 DAYS):- features are positively influenced if ewes receive good nutrition during early

and mid pregnancy, because that is the time when the placenta develops:-

life time wool production of filaments/fibrous

until 12 – 15 months of age

milk production of ewes

150 DAYS):- 72% of the growth and development of a lamb are taking place during this period. Primary wool follicle development also take place during this period, as well as the development of colostrums and the amount of milk produces during lactation. Twin lambs must gain at least 15kg during this phase. Ewes, which lamb within a condition point of between/from 3 to 3,5

got minimum lamb mortalities. Beware of over fat ewes prone to metaboli

More or less 70% of all lamb mortalities take place during the first 48 hours after birth. The for lambs must be/is between 4,5 and 6kg. Lambs must g

and as quick as possible after birth.

To be able to have a highly fertile herd, highly fertile rams must be bought/used which can breed or raise more fertile female offspring. A ram contributes 75% of the genetic

must be at least 35cm prior to mating time. Rams with bigger testis/testicles breed ewes with bigger ovaries which will ovulate earlier

ewe the greater the

Breeding rams must receive the right nutrition 2 months prior to mating time because it takes TELWIEDRè SHEEP (RAM, LAMB AND EWE)

ality roughage, like lucerne, exercise regularly

entage of all ewes in the herd, throughout the year. Multiple births are highly dependent on the condition of the ewes during mating time because it is one of the main factors which determine the ovulation rate.

features are positively influenced if ewes receive good nutrition during early -

72% of the growth and development of a lamb are taking place during this period. Primary eriod, as well as the development of

colostrums and the amount of milk produces during lactation. Twin lambs must gain at least 15kg during this phase. Ewes, which lamb within a condition point of between/from 3 to 3,5

Beware of over fat ewes prone to metabolic disorders

More or less 70% of all lamb mortalities take place during the first 48 hours after birth. The for lambs must be/is between 4,5 and 6kg. Lambs must get as much

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NUTRITION: MATING TIME:- During preparation for mating time feed ewes with high quality roughage at 300 grams per ewe per day. When ewes are sponged, increathe intake to 500 gram per ewe per day. Whe300 gram per ewe per day for the subsequent 2 weeks.(RAM, LAMB AND EWE) GROWER PELLETSwith good quality roughage or veld pastures, otherwise remain on ewe per day, if little roughage prevails or if the roughage is of a poor quality. Stay on this program of nutrition up until 6 weeks prior to time of lambing. LAMBING:- From 6 weeks prior to lambing, supply

- 6 weeks prior to lambing- 5 weeks prior to lambing- 4 weeks prior to lambing- 3 weeks prior to lambing- 2 weeks prior to lambing- Up until lambing started

From after lambing supply TELWIEDRè LAMB SHED CRUvaries from 2 to 3,5 kg per ewe per day, depending on the size of the ewe and the number of lambs. When ewes are out of the sheds, supply per ewe per day together with good roughage the milk production of ewes. Commence with feeding on fourth day after weaning of lambs at against 300 gram per ewe per day. LAMBS:- Lambs must receive crawling feed from the time they are leaving the lamb sheds TELWIEDRè LAMB CRAWLING PELLETSTELWIEDRè SHEEP (RAM, LAMB AND EWE) GROWER PELLETSAfter weaning keep lambs in a feedlot and feed GROWER PELLETS together with lucerne for the first 10 days, after which the lucerne must be taken away. HPC’S: Telwiedrè Feeds offers a full range of HPC animal feed products (high protein concentrate) for home or self mixing of rations.

During preparation for mating time feed ewes TELWIEDRè LAMB SHED CRUMBSwith high quality roughage at 300 grams per ewe per day. When ewes are sponged, increathe intake to 500 gram per ewe per day. When the rams are removed, reduce300 gram per ewe per day for the subsequent 2 weeks. Then change to TELWIEDRè SHEEP (RAM, LAMB AND EWE) GROWER PELLETS at against 300 gram per ewe per day togetherwith good quality roughage or veld pastures, otherwise remain on an intake of 500 gram per

r day, if little roughage prevails or if the roughage is of a poor quality. Stay on this program of nutrition up until 6 weeks prior to time of lambing.

From 6 weeks prior to lambing, supply TELWIEDRè LAMB SHED CRUMBS

6 weeks prior to lambing - 500 gram per ewe per day 5 weeks prior to lambing - 750 gram per ewe per day 4 weeks prior to lambing - 1,000 gram per ewe per day (2 f3 weeks prior to lambing - 1,25 kg per ewe per day (2 feedings)2 weeks prior to lambing - 1,50 kg per ewe per day (2 feedings)Up until lambing started - 1,50 kg per ewe per day (2 feedings)

TELWIEDRè LAMB SHED CRUMBS ad lib in lambvaries from 2 to 3,5 kg per ewe per day, depending on the size of the ewe and the number of lambs. When ewes are out of the sheds, supply TELWIEDRè LAMB SHED CRUMBSper ewe per day together with good roughage up until 4 to 6 days prior to weaning to reduce the milk production of ewes. Commence with feeding on fourth day after weaning of lambs at against 300 gram per ewe per day.

Lambs must receive crawling feed from the time they are leaving the lamb sheds TELWIEDRè LAMB CRAWLING PELLETS up until the age of ±6 weeks and then change to TELWIEDRè SHEEP (RAM, LAMB AND EWE) GROWER PELLETS in creep bowls/troughs.

keep lambs in a feedlot and feed TELWIEDRè SHEEP (RAM, LAMB AND EWE) together with lucerne for the first 10 days, after which the lucerne must

Telwiedrè Feeds offers a full range of HPC animal feed products (high protein concentrate) for

TELWIEDRè LAMB SHED CRUMBS, together with high quality roughage at 300 grams per ewe per day. When ewes are sponged, increase

n the rams are removed, reduce the intake to TELWIEDRè SHEEP

at against 300 gram per ewe per day together intake of 500 gram per

r day, if little roughage prevails or if the roughage is of a poor quality. Stay on this

BS, as follows:-

1,000 gram per ewe per day (2 feedings) 1,25 kg per ewe per day (2 feedings) 1,50 kg per ewe per day (2 feedings) 1,50 kg per ewe per day (2 feedings)

d lib in lamb sheds. Intake varies from 2 to 3,5 kg per ewe per day, depending on the size of the ewe and the number of

TELWIEDRè LAMB SHED CRUMBS at 2,5 kg l 4 to 6 days prior to weaning to reduce

the milk production of ewes. Commence with feeding on fourth day after weaning of lambs at

Lambs must receive crawling feed from the time they are leaving the lamb sheds – utilize up until the age of ±6 weeks and then change to

in creep bowls/troughs. TELWIEDRè SHEEP (RAM, LAMB AND EWE)

together with lucerne for the first 10 days, after which the lucerne must

Telwiedrè Feeds offers a full range of HPC animal feed products (high protein concentrate) for