Hereabouts ewes wander at will followed by their weak-kneed, painfully innocent lambs, the majority just days old. |
The home market is expected to absorb around 25 per cent of the total expected output of four million lambs this year. |
In addition, flock owners should dispose of aborted foetuses, still born lambs and afterbirths quickly and safely. |
The lambs in the paddock are constantly bleating at the moment, mainly for food but also for attention as we humans are their mums. |
Within the past fortnight he and his staff have helped deliver three lambs, and six African Pygmy goat kids. |
Animal carcass weights also indicate advances, with the increase in size of lambs and calves the best indicators of productivity improvements. |