{"id":6136,"date":"2021-02-27T10:25:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T10:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jaguzafarm.com\/support\/?p=6136"},"modified":"2021-02-27T10:25:50","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T10:25:50","slug":"four-tips-to-support-sheep-fertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jaguzafarm.com\/support\/four-tips-to-support-sheep-fertility\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Tips to Support Sheep Fertility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Make mineral the foundation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation of any sheep nutrition program is a\u00a0high quality mineral. It ensures ewes have all the nutrients they need to support a healthy pregnancy, parturition and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the highest quality forages can fall short in providing ewes with necessary mineral nutrition, specifically calcium, magnesium, cobalt, vitamins A and E and selenium. It\u2019s important to remember pasture quality can change on a dime and forages that contained ample mineral levels last week might not today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Act quickly when forage conditions change<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality forage will contain somewhere between 18 to 21% protein. When that grass starts to go dormant, protein can drop to around 5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ewes would have to consume more forage to make up for the steep drop in protein value, which isn\u2019t feasible or cost-effective in most real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeding a mineral and protein supplement can help provide additional nutrients needed to support sheep fertility, especially when forage quality and quantity decline. A good rule of thumb is to start supplementing protein 30 to 45 days before grass starts to visually decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the most of your forages<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A key to profitability for nearly any sheep operation is using their home-grown or purchased forages as efficiently as possible. Maximizing forages are especially important as many producers face persistent drought in the Western states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where strategic supplementation comes in. Selecting a supplement with intake modifying properties can help ewes get more out of the forages they consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitor supplement consumption<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you set out supplement, check in and ensure ewes are hitting target consumption on a weekly basis.<br>Don\u2019t forget supplementation is an ongoing process. It\u2019s important to keep an eye on consumption to make sure ewes receive the full benefits of supplementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep consumption on track with these best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Monitor consumption, it should be approximately a half pound to one pound per ewe per day.<\/li><li>If consumption is too low, move tubs to frequently trafficked spots like loafing areas, next to the water source, near shelter and underneath sheds.<\/li><li>If consumption is too high, spread tubs out and move them further away from heavy traffic areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in a\u00a0high quality sheep nutrition program before forages start to decline is an investment in your flock\u2019s overall productivity. Contact your local nutritionist to get started today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;Make mineral the foundation The foundation of any sheep nutrition program is a\u00a0high quality mineral. 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