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better returns

2015-02-05T14:04:15-05:00

Better Returns from Salting Skins (EBLEX)

By Joe Putnam

Boost Returns by on-farm salting of skins from native breeds or unusually colored sheep, as they may have higher value. EBLEX exists to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the English lamb and beef sectors. It is funded by a statutory check-off paid on all beef and sheep animals slaughtered in or live animals exported […]

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better returns, Eblex, lamb skin, profits, salting skins, Sheep, skin
2015-02-05T12:25:02-05:00

Growing and finishing lambs for Better Returns (EBLEX)

By Joe Putnam

“Over 12 million lambs are slaughtered in the UK every year, producing more than 230,000 tonnes of meat. There are two main challenges for the lamb sector; the first is to maintain the production of high-quality meat and the second is to ensure sheep farming is financially viable. Most of the costs involved are spent […]

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better returns, Eblex, finishing lambs, growing, health, lamb management, Meat
2015-02-05T12:01:09-05:00

Managing ewes for Better Returns (EBLEX)

By Joe Putnam

“Managing ewes correctly throughout the year is vital for generating the highest possible output from any sheep enterprise. Stocktake figures show that the most profitable flocks rear the highest value of lambs per ewe. It is likely that much of this is down to good ewe management. Ewe body condition score (BCS) is useful for […]

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better returns, Eblex, ewe care, ewe management, Sheep
2015-02-04T16:34:38-05:00

Reducing lamb losses for Better Returns (Eblex)

By Joe Putnam

The booklet linked below goes over the main causes of lamb losses and the best practices to avoid them. Reducing lamb losses for Better Returns EBLEX exists to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the English lamb and beef sectors. It is funded by a statutory check-off paid on all beef and sheep animals slaughtered […]

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better returns, Eblex, lambing losses
2015-02-04T13:34:59-05:00

Minimize carcass losses for better returns (Eblex)

By Joe Putnam

The linked booklet below looks at the various factors affecting carcass rejection. Minimize carcass losses for better returns EBLEX exists to enhance the profitability and sustainability of the English lamb and beef sectors. It is funded by a statutory check-off paid on all beef and sheep animals slaughtered in or live animals exported from England.

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better returns, carcass, Eblex, Lamb, Meat

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