{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OviCast","title":"Ram management post-mating      ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/63178fdc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":882,"description":"With the mating season finishing up on many farms, Ciarán Lynch catches up with Michael Gottstein Head of Sheep in Teagasc to discuss ram management post mating. \r\n\r\nRams are a significant investment for any flock and Michael puts this into perspective on a cost per lamb basis. He goes on to outline the issues with ram longevity and the high turnover rate seen in flocks.  He discusses how management practices during the post-mating period can influence this. \r\n\r\nMichael outlines the problems encountered with rams fighting and offers his tips on how to reduce this risk; he then talks about the importance of addressing ram health issues and culling at this stage of the season.  \r\n\r\nFinally, he discusses the importance of putting condition back on rams post-mating, particularly ram lambs, and what supplementation may be required to achieve this.  \r\n\r\nFor more episodes from OviCast, 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}