{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OviCast","title":"Supplementing triplet rearing and yearling ewes post-lambing ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5cdb5162\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":810,"description":"Dr Tim Keady joins Ciarán Lynch on this week’s OviCast to discuss the management of triplet rearing and yearling ewes post-lambing. \r\n\r\nTim starts by highlighting the need to have a system to deal with multiples in prolific flock outlining the various options that are available. \r\n\r\nHe takes us thorough the economics of rearing the third lamb on a ewe and discusses the energy requirements post-lambing with Tim outlining the supplementation strategy to make up the shortfall.  Plus he outlines the role of condition score and suitability of ewes to manage in this system. \r\n\r\nSimilarly Tim talks about his work with yearling  or one year old ewes and how they need separate management, highlighting their nutritional requirements and the potential supplementation strategies to ensure they stay on track.\r\n\r\nFor more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:\r\nhttps://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oD_Rx-7f25TwgsEFm0pibPTtCm5vUhaNcgX-NEnl7fI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExNDAyLzE1OTE2/MTIwNjktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}