THE dry weather continues.
Overall, ewes around the district are holding condition with most sitting around Condition Score 2.5-3.
They are on a knife’s edge though - unless autumn rain is received soon, as their pregnancies advances, they will decline in condition which will hurt lamb marking percentages and wool growth.
Cows with big calves at foot are mostly still in reasonable condition however weaning should be instigated where possible. Pregnancy testing rates are largely good across most properties in the district and producers are looking to identify dry or non . . .
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