Graph of pregnancy status related to condition score

Source: Lifetime Wool: plot and paddock scale sites

Figure 1. The relationship between the number of lambs born and ewe condition score.

The following graphs are the recommended condition score guidelines to optimise reproductive management and lifetime progeny performance (source: Lifetime Wool project). They are presented for regions, enterprise types and a range in lambing systems. Check www.lifetimewool.com.au for downloadable copies for your region.

Merino ewe condition score profiles

Source: www.lifetimewool.com.au

Figure 2. High Rainfall Zone (mixed pastures Vic, SA & Tas) – Spring lambing

Source: www.lifetimewool.com.au

Figure 3. Medium Rainfall Zone (annual pastures WA) – May lambing

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Figure 4. Medium Rainfall Zone (annual pastures WA) – late winter lambing

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Figure 5. Sheep Wheat Zone (annual pastures WA, northwest Vic, SA & southwest NSW) – May lambing

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Figure 6. Southern NSW – late winter lambing

Merino ewe fat score profile

Source: Dr Sue Hatcher Lifetime Wool, DPI NSW

Figure 7. Northern NSW – spring lambing

Figure 8. Fat score ranges - south eastern Australia

Source: DPI NSW

The figure outlines the acceptable range in fat score for Merino ewes during the breeding cycle.

Fat Score ranges - Merino ewe breeding cycle