If you haven’t, as March rolls in it’s the last call to finalise all your pre-tupping procedures. Your rams should be vet checked, body condition scored and shorn. Check their teeth and feet as well, to make sure they’ll be able to withstand the mating period.

This is also a reminder to give these lads their clostridial vaccine and any other vaccines or mineral boosters they require now. As sperm production in a ram takes 6-8 weeks, ideally rams would then be left alone for the next six weeks to continue to flourish and ‘flush up’, so they are rearing to go come tupping time.  

Teasers (vasectomised rams) will help to condense your lambing spread. If you are considering using teasers this year, get in touch with us to organise the procedure. 

These boys should be treated the same as the rams and given a health check as well as any vaccines or mineral boosters. Don’t forget, they should be put in with the appropriate mob 12-15 days before the rams head out to join.

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming tupping time, give your KeyVet a call.