The
elected Committee for the Portland Sheep Breeders Group would
like to wish all its members and visitors to our website a Happy
and Positive New Year.
The newly elected Officers and Committee Members for 2008 –
2009 are listed in the ‘About Us’ section.
You will find in the ‘Shows and Events’ section the
new Show List for 2009. Any updates regarding the Show List will
appear in this section throughout the coming year.
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January
• Late pregnancy: feed ewes for the last 6-8 weeks
of pregnancy to meet rapidly increasing requirements of the
foetus
• Energy requirements of the ewe increases twofold in
late pregnancy – ensure adequate food supply
• Vaccinate ewes against clostridia 4-6 weeks prior to
lambing.
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