Improving Lamb Survival

Disrupted ewes at lambing has meant that they may not be trail fed. Supplementing with Advantage Feeders supports the lambing ewe and leads to better weaning rates.

Compare feeding ewes through lambing to providing no additional supplement.

Ewes Per Feeder(Required)

When there is some feed on offer in the paddock, the maximum number of ewes per feeder is 200.

Period of Feeding (days)(Required)

Starting 10 days before lambing and continuing for 35 days after lambing commences.

Average Consumption (g/head/day)(Required)

400g/day is a common ration in this application.

Total Amount of Feed Consumed (kg)

Cost of Feed ($/tonne)(Required)

Enter the cost of your feed ration.

Total Cost of Feed Consumed ($)

Investment in a Feeder ($)(Required)

Current pricing on feeders can be found on our Product Directory.

Lifespan of the Product (years)(Required)

Please enter a number from 1 to 30.

How long the product is expected to last. Maximum input is 30.

Depreciation Cost ($/year)

Straight line depreciation over two-thirds the lifespan of the product with a $0 residual. Assumes the feeder is only used for this period each year.

Filling and Monitoring Cost ($/tonne)(Required)

Input costs include moving feeders, filling feeders and organising the purchase of feed.

Total Filling and Monitoring Cost ($)

Increase in Weaning Rate (%)(Required)

Advantage Feeders case studies have showed increases in lambs weaned by 10%.

Value of Lamb Weaned/Head ($)(Required)

Enter the value you expect your stock will be worth at weaning.

Increase Income per Feeder ($)

Additional Profit ($)

Additional profit gained through this feeding period. Assumes the same amount of feed is fed to a mob with an Advantage Feeder compared with a mob that is trail fed.

Payback Period (months)

Number of months for the additional profit to exceed the investment in the product.

Email Address(Required)

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The Impact of Supplementing Lambing Ewes

Trail feeding supplements at lambing can create issues such as mismothering, leading some farmers to avoid supplementing ewes during this critical period. Advantage Feeders eliminate these challenges, allowing ewes to receive the necessary supplements to maintain body condition, improve colostrum quality, and boost milk production.

Research has shown that using Advantage Feeders during lambing can increase marking rates by 10% compared to not supplementing.

Additional Considerations Improving Lamb Survival

Farming operations are complex, and the following factors are not included in this calculator:

Creep feeding benefits: Lambs that are creep-fed will generally be easier to train, as their mothers help them become accustomed to the feeders.
Multi-purpose use: Feeders are often used for other purposes throughout the year, reducing depreciation costs and increasing return on investment.
Wool quality and growth: Supplementing ewes during lambing and lactation supports extra wool growth and helps maintain tensile strength, protecting wool value.

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