Joining Merino ewes naturally while they graze lucerne is a highly effective way to increase the number of lambs born. But high levels of lucerne can have the opposite effect on artificially inseminated, pen-fed ewes, as Pamela Lawson discovers.
Two studies have recently been conducted to address concerns that joining ewes on lucerne can result in poor reproductive performance.
New research has highlighted the value of lucerne as a supplementary feed for sheep.
Complacency - a silent killer on Aussie farms
Data and automation the future of farming?
Short flush can lift fertility
