Pregnancy-scanning sheep
Our calculations show that $1000 spent on pregnancy-scanning 1000 ewes can return $5500 in increased income. If you're not already planning to pregnancy-test your flock, now is a good time to consider the many benefits of doing so.
This increased income comes from knowing which ewes are carrying more than one lamb. Being able to prevent just these ewes from losing any more condition, lifting the condition of just the light ones of these ewes and allocating safe paddocks and more grass to these ewes all result in more and bigger lambs.
Should multiples be run on their own from scanning? If feed is short and ewes are going to be underfed then it is better that multiples get the pick right from scanning. If there is still some paddock cleaning-up to do and ewe condition is OK, then there is more to gain by using the power and efficiency of bigger mobs.
The advantages of knowing the pregnancy status of your ewes also include being able to quit non-productive dry ewes. The feed eaten by non-productive dry ewes can then go to productive pregnant animals.
Single-bearing ewes can be relegated to more difficult areas of the farm
Both our experienced operators are able to take on a small number of new clients this season.
Clients who regularly take advantage of the scanning service offered by Totally Vets and Premier Breeding Services will receive booking forms in the mail. If you do not receive a booking form or wish to invest in the benefits of scanning, contact Totally Vets on 06 323 6161.
Alternatively our experienced scanners are happy to discuss your individual requirements and the services we can offer. For more information without obligation, please contact Ross Edwards on 0274 402 032 or Guy Haynes on 0274 555 424.
