Details about flushing

1. FLUSHING OF SHEEP
(EWES) AND GOAT (DOES)

2. Flushing: feeding extra gain or lush
pasture 2-3 weeks prior to the
breeding season for the purpose of
increasing the number of ova shed
from the ovary and increased the
incidence of twining. 250 gram grains
feed daily to each ewe to increased
10-20% lamb crop.

3. Definition: About two weeks before
the ram, turn to good sheepman will put
ewes on a grain ration or move them to
fresh pasture area, where feed is more
abundant. This process is known as
Flushing

4. Suggested flushing rations:
A good mixed pastures of legumes and grasses.
A grass pasture plus 150 gm wheat bran per
head per day
A grass pasture plus 250 gm grains and 450 gm
of oilcake per head per day
Legume hay full fed plus 100 gm wheat bran and
150-200 gm grains per head per day
Green fodder at the rate 10% body weight and
150-200 gm concentrate per head per day

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