Lambing Success Culling Practices

Culling practices in the flock are used to remove animals that are less productive, unsound, or unhealthy so the flock remains efficient and profitable.

Producers commonly cull sheep for open breeding status, poor udder or foot condition, age, lambing problems, poor mothering ability, and chronic disease, with many evaluations taking place after weaning.

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Sarah Smith, Wisconsin State University

Sarah Smith, Regional Extension Specialist in Washington, walks producers through strategic culling of underperforming ewes covering health, fertility, age, genetics, and the record-keeping that makes culling decisions stick.

American Lamb Board

Culling Practices

Underperforming ewes eat into your profit. Cull strategically to lift flock productivity and the bottom line.

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