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Pipestone's Teaser Ram Effect - http://www.pipevet.com/articles/Teaser_Ram_Effect.htm
An explanatory site of how the ram's presence affects the ewes, why this happens, and how to get the maximum results of your sheep breeding management program. |
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Reproductive Management of the Ewe Flock and the Ram - http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/repromgt.html
Reproduction in sheep is influenced by numerous factors. These include: genetic potential, nutritional status, environmental factors, daylength or photoperiod effects, health status and other factors. These factors are important in both the ram and the ewe. |
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Breeding Soundness Examination - http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/articles/breeding.html
A ram not only represents a sizeable investment but he also influence the economic return from the flock for years to come. Through a breeding soundness examination prior to the breeding season, rams of questionable or unsatisfactory breeding potential can be identified. |
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Sheep Management: - http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM989X1.pdf
Fact sheet #1. Recommendations for sheep selection programs. Provided by Iowa State University. |
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Selecting the Right Ram with EPDs - http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/sheep/facts/select.htm
Tells how to use EPDs to select the right ram for your breeding program. |