Pregnant & lactating ewes

Swaledale with lambsSeventy per cent of foetal growth occurs during the last six weeks of pregnancy.  To prevent excessive use of the ewe’s own tissues the diet needs to provide all the nutrients she needs.  Also if feed requirements are met, it will help to prevent other problems such as hypocalcaemia (milk fever) and pregnancy toxaemia (twin lamb).  In addition, the ewe also needs nutrients for maintaining and growing the unborn lambs and developing the udder as well as milk and colostrum production.

Products for Pregnant & Lactating Ewes