Publication Date

12-2020

Publisher

State of Western Australia (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)

City

Perth

Abstract

To better understand the impacts of poor and variable seasons on lambing and turnoff rates, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) conducts special short surveys on lamb marking rates. The data collected in 2020 adds to survey results from 2018, 2017 and 2011 to build a comprehensive picture for WA.

Marking rate (number of lambs per ewe mated) is an important measure to determine the rate of renewal of the state flock, potential turnoff and rate of genetic gain. It also an indicator of the impact of our highly variable seasons.

Number of Pages

14

Keywords

lambing, lamb marking rate, turnoff, genetic gain, sheep, poor season, variable season

Disciplines

Agricultural Education | Sheep and Goat Science

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