What Is The Male To Female Ratio Recommended By The Department Of Veterinary Services?

It is recommended to be at the rate of 1 male for every 20-25 females.

How To Choose A Good Male (RAM) And Female Sheep (EWE) Breeds To Be Used As Breeders ?

Female

• Age 1 year old
• No defect and healthy
• From a good lineage such as able to raise its offspring and produce enough milk for them.

Male:

• Age 2 years and above
• No defect, well built and possess big and strong back muscles.
• Medium and uniformed sized testicles.

How To Manage A New Born Lamb?

• Ensure the lamb received colostrums; might need human assistance.
• Separate the lamb and mother from other groups.
• For a weak lamb, its body need to be dried and placed in a dry area and introduced to its mother.
• Apply iodine or any other antiseptics to the offspring’s umbilical cord.